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Retail Therapy: Vintage on Fourth Gets New Digs and New Name in Old Town Clovis

Clovis, CA - When the Vintage on Fourth store moved to Fifth Street, it had to get a new name. But there’s a lot more to talk about than just a name change at this... more »

New Location a Sweet Spot for Corner Candy Store

West Dundee, IL - It's going to take a while for the owners of Around the Corner Candy to get used to the size of their new digs.Kim Srajer opened the store in 1998 at... more »

Road to Boutique Entrepreneurship . . .

Jordan, MN - Women in search of all things feminine with fashion and home furnishing can stop in to Iris Valley Boutique & Gifts.Owner Kathy Kreuser loves buying and selling all things that speak to... more »

Local Boutique Paper Kite has ‘Something for Everybody’

Lincoln, NE - After opening its doors in October of 2013, the Paper Kite, a boutique for “baby, home and her” became part of the collection of small businesses in Lincoln.Located off the corner of... more »

How Small Businesses Can Nail Social Marketing

For many independent business owners, embarking on a full-blown social media program can seem like a daunting journey into unknown territory. Thankfully, the payoff is worth the effort. When done right, there’s massive potential for... more »

Emporium Offers Friendly Melange of Retail Styles

Oneonta, NY - The ladies at Theresa’s Emporium and company have a great time when they gather together at the store trading stories, comparing notes on recent purchases and mutually supporting one another’s ventures.Theresa’s Emporium... more »

UMSL PMBA Alumnus Opens Fair Trade Shop

St. Louis, MO - Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon is no stranger to retail. Since moving to the United States with his wife in 1990, he’s worked in that field. Climbing the corporate ladder at Macy’s... more »

Lovely Somethings Offering Creative Stationery, More

Bath, OH - Lovely Somethings is a stationery boutique and gift shop located at 843 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Ghent Square.Owner Liz Scott opened the store in October as her first solo venture, after partnering... more »

Grant City Shop Owner Sells ‘Recycled Treasures’ at Vintiqued

Staten Island, NY - Maria Melis fondly remembers a childhood centered around traveling to yard sales with her grandmother to purchase one-of-a-kind finds."I would collect what I like to call 'recycled treasures.' I love the... more »

Liz & Jo’s Opens in Lower Stanley Village

Estes Park, CO - It's difficult to make just one business grow and be successful in Estes Park, let alone four. But Diane Muno - owner of Spruce House, Christmas Shop,White Orchid, and White Orchid... more »