Nighttime flea market comes to College Park

By Hannah Massey The first-ever nighttime flea market in College Park attracted hundreds of University of Maryland students and local residents on Saturday, April 13. The event, Night Flea, took place on the plaza of 7401 Baltimore Ave. and featured seven vendors, a live DJ and various activities. It was organized jointly by Retro Boomin, a student-owned thrift store, and Shop Made in Maryland, a … Continue reading Nighttime flea market comes to College Park

“The Future of Retail” explores industry impact of the internet

By Michelle Siegel Amazon has undoubtedly been on the minds (and screens) of many University of Maryland students this holiday season, with an untold number of Terp wallets now feeling lighter after some Cyber Monday impulse shopping. Despite Amazon’s reputation for frivolities, the company recently confirmed in an email statement on Nov. 11 that it would be taking a deeper dive into more practical retail … Continue reading “The Future of Retail” explores industry impact of the internet