Elaine DeSimone

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Country Store Moves to the Mall
Oct 01, 1999
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores remind customers of another era - a time when life was slower and more relaxed, and people had time for home-cooked meals. With a big front porch, hardwood floors and a working...
History in the Making
Sep 01, 1999
When people think of Georgia, certain images come to mind, like peaches, Southern plantations and Scarlett O'Hara. But there is more to Georgia than even Scarlett could have imagined...
Tweeter Pumps Up the Volume
Sep 01, 1999
Their slogan is, "Audio, video and a boatload of know-how." The audio and video refers to Tweeter Home Entertainment Group Inc.'s mid- to high-end electronics. The know-how refers to the retailer's knowledge of its...
Building a Diamond in the Rough
Aug 01, 1999
Panning for gold may have been an exciting experience for early settlers, but in modern times looking for jewelry can be a challenging task. With a flood of jewelers on the market, customers demanding high-quality...
Chipotle Grill Discovers Some Like It Hot
Jul 01, 1999
The menu may be small, but the food is big. At Chipotle (pronounced Chih-POAT-lay) Mexican Grill, tacos and burritos are the only menu items, but the 20-ounce burritos stuffed with fresh ingredients make for an entire...
Designing by Instinct
Jun 01, 1999
For some, a job is just a job. For others, their career is their passion. For Brian K. Priest, it is a basic instinct...
Restaurant Woos Guests in Tropical Oasis
Jun 01, 1999
Themed restaurants have been touted for their striking interior designs, entertainment elements and destination appeal. But they also have been criticized for lacking the most critical factor in the restaurant...
Getting a Clue
May 01, 1999
An average shopper, perhaps a 70-something grandmother, enters a store and asks a sales associate for help. A sweet lady, she requests assistance in choosing a gift for her granddaughter. She's friendly, but asks a...
Sunshine State Promises Bright Future for Retail
May 01, 1999
Just when you thought it couldn't get any hotter, the retail market in Florida continues to explode. The Sunshine State's tremendous growth was the topic of discussion at the Florida Retail Summit, sponsored by...
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