As part of his 2013 budget rolled out today, Mayor Vince Gray proposed that hours for liquor sales at bars, restaurants and stores be extended. more ›

When local stores close, there's usually a period of consumer mourning. And then there's the clearance sales. more ›

It's tax-free shopping time again -- traditional back-to-school sales tax exemptions takes place in Virginia from August 5-7, while Maryland's 6 percent sales tax will be waived between August 14-20. more ›

In an area of the country where heavy snowfall isn't SOP for winter, last weekend's storm was a big blow for local businesses. The Washington Business Journal reports that some stores may end up reporting big losses for the end of the year, having missed out on one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, either because they were forced to close or because shoppers just stayed home. Not surprisingly, stand-alone stores which shoppers have to drive to were hit harder than the neighborhood walkable stores. Check your local shops to see who might have extended their hours or their holiday sales today and tomorrow, or even through the end of the year. more ›

Back in July, we reported that Capitol Hill mainstay Trover Books would be closing its doors for good this month. A call to the store today confirms that their last day of business is in fact tomorrow, Friday, August 14. The book shop will to continue to liquidate its stock through Friday at 7 p.m., with deep discounts still available. Items from the previously shuttered Trover Card Shop, which includes greeting cards and office supplies, are selling for 70 percent off, while most books are marked down 40 or 50 percent, and if you're a cigar smoker, stop by for deals on your favorite brands, which are 30 percent off. Regular customers may also want to make a special point of stopping by to wish the Shuman brothers well in their future endeavors. more ›