New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Postal Service rate increases could squeeze Maine businesses
The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
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Bills targeting grocery price gouging fail to win lawmakers’ support
A legislative committee agreed with business advocates who say the bills are unnecessary and will make it impossible for businesses to manage risk.
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L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat
4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the ‘boat tote’ that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.
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L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags
The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered ‘boat tote’ bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. ‘confusingly similar’ and a deliberate attempt to ‘free ride’ on the Maine company’s popular item.
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Patagonia sues Marden’s, alleging that Maine retailer knowingly sold counterfeit gear
The general manager for Marden’s says the Winslow-based company had no idea the products were inauthentic and has removed them from its stores.
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Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way
Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
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Aldi supermarket chain signs lease in Portland at former Big Lots site
The German company, which currently has no Maine stores, signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue.
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Marden’s bargain hunters relish 60 years of fabulous finds
Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.