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Heidi Prescott perfected her shirt-folding technique working at a mall-based women’s apparel shop, managed employees at a fast food restaurant, served hamburgers out a drive-through window and cleaned up salsa spills while busing tables. Since joining the South Bend Tribune in 1994, she has spent much of her time covering the local retail and restaurant scene. Her Market Basket column appears Fridays and Sundays on the business cover of the Tribune’s print edition.

Email Heidi: hprescott@sbtinfo.com


South Bend has five of Top 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains

Posted on March 30, 2011 by prescott

We have five of the top 10. Not too bad, really. I’m talking about five of the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country, according to market research firm Technomic. Fast-casual and limited service sandwich chains are ranked highest … Continue reading →

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If the shoe fits

Posted on March 23, 2011 by prescott

Seventeen. That’s the number of pairs of shoes the average woman owns today. It is actually down from the 19 pairs women confessed were in their closets in 2007. That sounds like a whole lot of shoes to me, but then again, I’m … Continue reading →

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Lula’s reopening is postponed, owner says

Posted on March 14, 2011 by wpadmin

Steve Egan believes there is clearly a need, a desire, and even a yearning for the existence of Lula’s Cafe in the region. That’s the reason he worked so hard to find a new home for the local business, which … Continue reading →

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Dollar General plans 600 openings, 6,000 jobs

Posted on January 3, 2011 by cwashington

Before we get started, a special thanks goes out to everyone who read Market Basket in 2010. Happy New Year, shoppers!
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Apple mystery continues

Posted on October 19, 2010 by wpadmin

Apple still has not announced or released any information about its future Mishawaka store. Mall officials cannot comment either. Continue reading →

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Chances of landing Urban Outfitters, H&M

Posted on August 23, 2010 by wpadmin

A prominent storefront at Eddy Street Commons is being held in reserve for a retail anchor, an anchor like hip and trendy Urban Outfitters. Continue reading →

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