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Retail Experts Say R-B Corridor Set for Future Success 03/06/2014 02:30pm • The Arlington retail market is well-positioned for the next decade or so of retail, say several retail and real estate experts. Those in and around the retail industry say the recent trends toward mixed-use, urbanized development and the growth of “milennials” among consumers in the post Cold weather heats up sales for some companies 03/04/2014 03:08am • By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The harsh winter has been rough for some businesses, but for a lucky few, the frigid weather means more cold, hard cash. Ace Hardware is having its best winter in more than a decade for snow blower and shovel sales. Waterproof boots are on a lo 10 retailers with the worst customer experience 02/28/2014 10:55am • WASHINGTON -- When it comes to shopping for groceries, clothing or pharmacy items, many customers will go out of their way to shop at their preferred retailers -- or avoid their least favorite. Now, one group is using people's ratings to see which retailers offer the best experience. The Amer Rosslyn Coffee Shop Garnering Rave Reviews 02/27/2014 09:55am • Adiam Berhane can be seen almost every day at her independent coffee shop at 1919 N. Lynn Street in Rosslyn buzzing about, bussing tables, serving drinks and carrying on conversations with customers like she’s hosting a large Sunday dinner. Berhane opened Caffe Aficionado with her p 5 tips to save money on pets 02/21/2014 02:06pm • Omama Altaleb, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON -- Food, medicine, vet care, treats and toys can add up to quite the bill at the end of the month. Despite the priceless pet moments, pet care is pricey. Dr. Katy Nelson, aka Dr. Pawz, a local veterinarian and host of "The Pet Show," shares her Treasury of pinball machines goes on the auction block 02/21/2014 02:54am • WASHINGTON -- Some cherished items that used to be part of a museum in the D.C. area are up for auction starting Friday. David Silverman founded the National Pinball Museum, which opened in the Shops at Georgetown Park in 2010. He later moved it to Baltimore and the museum closed in 2012. N Merrifield adds maternity clothes, handmade soaps to its repertoire 02/14/2014 02:37pm • Two new retailers have joined the Merrifield neighborhood of Fairfax County, expanding on the rapidly growing area's existing retail offerings. Herban Lifestyle, a Fairfax-based company owned by Mary Kearns, sells natural and organic personal care products including soaps, perfumes made with essenti Fact: Red Wine Tastes Better Than Red Roses 02/12/2014 05:00am • This post is sponsored by Grateful Red Wine & Gift Shop (2727 Wilson Blvd) Roses are nice, but wouldn’t your sweetheart prefer something tastier than flowers for Valentine’s Day? Your loved one will be the talk of the office when you surprise him or her with the gifts that keep on Westbard Developer Puts Presentation Online 02/10/2014 10:30am • The developer hoping to remake the Westbard section of Bethesda is asking for public input before presenting its “draft principles” on March 4. Equity One, the real estate investment trust that has bought up most of the area including and surrounding the Giant Food store at 5400 Wes Local boutique crowdfunds 'breast-free fashion' for cancer survivors 01/28/2014 11:05am • Fashion designer and Take 5 boutique owner Sakina Iskender never expected to be making business decisions based on an episode of TLC's "What Not to Wear." But that's exactly what happened last year after she saw an episode that featured a breast cancer survivor that hadn't gone through reconstructiv Amazon seeks to ship orders before you buy 01/19/2014 09:47am • WASHINGTON - Amazon says it can read your mind. Last year, the world's largest online retailer announced it plans to ship packages using drones. But that's so 2013. Now, the company wants to deliver products before customers decide to buy them. Amazon recently received a patent for "anticipatory Coming Next Month: ARLive 01/17/2014 09:00am • You read ARLnow.com articles to stay on top of the latest goings on around town. You might even take our polls, Tweet us tips or participate in the comment section. In short, you’re a part of the community. Now’s your chance to get even more plugged into the community for fun and profit, D.C. Restaurant Week breakdown -- dining deal or money suck? 01/15/2014 02:39pm • WASHINGTON - It's an event many diners look forward to, but one columnist says D.C.'s Restaurant Week is overrated and overpriced. "We really wanted to do a quantitative mathematical analysis," says City Paper Assistant Managing Editor Jenny Rogers. After comparing dinner prices during Restaura Pothole Problems? Know Who To Call 01/14/2014 02:15pm • Randy Denchfield’s house on Connecticut Avenue now serves as a type of museum to potholes, with nine hubcap victims of a particularly large road crack posted on his front fence. Low temperatures and wet weather have contributed to an uptick in potholes around the area. The one that drew SBW: Consignment Shop With A Traditional Style 01/14/2014 10:30am • This is Small Business Weekly, a recurring feature in which we’ll spotlight a small, independently owned business in Bethesda or Chevy Chase. Got a business you think we should check out? Drop us a line at deskbethesdanowcom. For the most part, the long, narrow buildings of Woodmont Triangle