Starting a candle business in her kitchen, Colina made $150,000 in online sales within a year. After featuring in Oprah Magazine, she opened a store and received $10,000 in grants. Colina emphasizes organization, networking, and seeking press opportunities. She suggests selling candles online or at vendor markets. As a leader, she values delegation and trusting her team for growth.
Consumer spending rebounded noticeably in February, despite being corrected for the extra spending day, leap day. The Retail Monitor's core measure, excluding autos, gas, and restaurants, rose 0.95%. Sporting goods, hobby, and health and personal care stores performed exceptionally well, with online and nonstore sales continuing to surge.
