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City of Roses

Portland is known as the City of Roses and is home to the International Rose Test Garden.

Sportswear

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Food carts

Portland is famous for its food cart scene.

On the Wire
11:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation4:11 PM ET NeiDIG-IT Promotions Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceeds to Community Causes3:52 PM ET NeiDIG-IT Promotions and Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceeds to Community Causes11:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation4:11 PM ET NeiDIG-IT Promotions Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceeds to Community Causes3:52 PM ET NeiDIG-IT Promotions and Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceeds to Community Causes
4:33 PM ETSep 28, 2026

BrewSumthin! Launches Online Store Offering Transparent Sourcing Details for Every Coffee and Tea Blend

BrewSumthin! has opened its online storefront featuring a curated selection of domestic and foreign coffee and tea blends alongside distinctive mushroom varieties. The company sets itself ap…

Brewsumthin.com
4:22 PM ETSep 28, 2026

Baker's and Sister Store Prickly and Pear Create a Complete Gifting Destination for Every Milestone and Moment

Baker's highlights the growing synergy between its curated gift shop and its sister store, Prickly and Pear, offering customers a unified shopping destination for personal gifts and artisana…

Baker's
4:16 PM ETSep 28, 2026

USA Heritage Craft LLC Launches Affiliate Partnership Program to Expand Reach of Handcrafted Leather Goods

USA Heritage Craft LLC has announced a new affiliate partnership program designed to connect its small-batch, handcrafted leather bags with conscious consumers across the country. The initia…

usaheritagecraft.com/
3:57 PM ETSep 28, 2026

S&Y Company Strengthens Its Commitment to Women's Fashion and Beauty With Expanded Product Lines and Seasonal Décor

S&Y Company is reinforcing its dedication to serving style-conscious women by expanding its product range across fashion, beauty, and newly introduced seasonal decorations. The retailer cont…

S&Y Company
3:46 PM ETSep 28, 2026

Solo Founder Turns Two-Year Personal GLP1 Journey Into Afterglow, a New Consumer Brand Focused on Accessible Daily Routines

After spending two years on a personal journey that involved testing countless products and approaches, a solo entrepreneur with a corporate leadership background has launched Afterglow thro…

Tryafterglow.store
3:40 PM ETSep 28, 2026

Pink Leopard Underwear LLC Captures Loyal Following With Signature Leopard Print Boxer Briefs and Boxers for Men

Pink Leopard Underwear LLC has built a devoted customer base with its signature pink leopard print designs, earning near-universal five-star reviews from buyers. The company offers boxer bri…

pinkleopardunderwear.com
3:34 PM ETSep 28, 2026

Sweetee Beauty Redefines Period Care by Merging Protection, Beauty, and Self-Care Into One Lifestyle Brand

Sweetee Beauty is reshaping the way women experience their monthly cycle by combining period protection with beauty, comfort, and self-care under one cohesive lifestyle brand. Rather than tr…

Sweetee Beauty
3:27 PM ETSep 28, 2026

QuinPrint Founder Turns Personal Adversity Into a Thriving Gothic and Pagan Fashion Brand on Etsy

After losing her decade-long career to corporate budget cuts, a widowed mother of three channeled her creativity and resilience into launching QuinPrint, an independent brand serving the got…

QuinPrint
3:22 PM ETSep 28, 2026

CARUSO Redefines the Skincare Conversation by Centering Self-Compassion Over Vanity for Adults Everywhere

CARUSO is reshaping how adults think about the health and beauty I dustry. Caring for your skin is an act of self-compassion. Creating daily morning and evening routines become meaningful ac…

CARUSO
3:19 PM ETSep 28, 2026

Still Becoming Her Collection From SeekFirst.Store Captures a Growing Movement Among Women Redefining Faith-Based Fashion

The "Still Becoming Her" collection from SeekFirst.Store has become a standout in the growing market for faith-based apparel that prioritizes personal identity over traditional religious ima…

SeekFirst.Store
11:30 AM ETSep 28, 2026

Tots & Trends by Morgan Expands Online Shopping Experience With Personalized Service and Fast Delivery for Families

Tots & Trends by Morgan enhances its digital storefront to offer families a more personalized and convenient way to shop for children's apparel online. The boutique's commitment to fast, rel…

Tots & Trends by Morgan
11:00 AM ETSep 28, 2026

MoPaw by Mopar and 4Knines Brings Patented Convenience Features to Pet Travel Accessories Market

The MoPaw product line, born from a partnership between 4Knines, LLC and Mopar, spotlights patented design innovations that allow pet owners to protect their vehicle interiors without losing…

4Knines, LLC