Old World Antiques opens in Santa Cruz, competing with local furniture retailers

SANTA CRUZ -- Local furniture retailers, after surviving two years of recession, face competition from a newcomer.

Art Galleries

See weekly Exhibits listings in The New Times ’ Times Table calendar. Abbott’s Lake Country Studio. 624 S. Main St., Central Square. 668-9459. Cazenovia College Art Gallery.

Local retailers mixed on Mass. sales tax holiday

SEABROOK — Massachusetts residents will be celebrating this weekend as the state holds another sales tax holiday, and those who normally flock to southern New Hampshire for savings may choose to spend money closer to home.

The Best Back-To-School Deals

With consumers still reluctant to spend, many big retailers are offering big discounts. Here's where to go.

Tri-State consumers, businesses prepare for new school year

BARBOURSVILLE -- For the younger kids, it's new sneakers, lunch boxes and backpacks. For the college kids, it's electronics and dorm room furnishings. And for retailers, it's a critical shopping season -- often second to the holidays -- and a great indicator of what's coming for the holiday season.