Christina Ferrara, who just last week opened her dress shop near the Plaza, is hoping to tap into a trend she says is sweeping the country — no frills, off-the-rack bridal boutiques. “This is ...

Retailers are taking steps to battle a sales killer: the dressing room. As Elizabeth Holmes explains, by fixing up the rooms, stores can increase the odds customers will buy clothing.

Driven by the desire to extend the life of formal dresses she had purchased, a Townsville woman’s side hustle has flourished, so much so she’s transformed a section of her home into her own mini ...