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Candy Business Grows Sweeter Over the Years

Rochester, NY - Craig Sykut is getting ready again for the Valentine's Day rush. After that, it's quickly on to Easter.It's been the same kind of routine for nearly a century at Andy's Candies, where... more »

Who Needs Video Games? Not Hobby Shop in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, NJ - Growing up in the Bronx, Arlene Schutzer was always a people person and believed that sales was in her blood. But she could never have imagined the kind of retail longevity she... more »

Ames Dogs Woof Down at Treats on a Leash

Ames, IA - Barb and Michael Morris’ basset hound Bell had a strong personality and very expressive eyes.Barb had an idea to open a pet specialty store called Bell’s Boutique. But in September, at 10... more »

Nancys Fancys Ceramics

Magnolia, TX - In a bright yellow building near FM 1774 in Magnolia, Nancys Fancys Ceramics serves as a getaway for customers of all ages looking to reminisce with friends while creating lasting memories through... more »

How Mom-and-Pop Businesses Can Thrive in the 21st Century

Rick Gydesen is 73. He intends to die in the saddle.Gydesen says he will continue to run his coffee shop, body and soul, until he is unable to do so. Rick's Place Coffee Shop absorbs... more »

Artful Shopper: Refinery in Estero

Estero, FL - Talking shop with Rachel Basora, co-owner with Andrew Krylouk of Refinery, in Estero.When did Refinery open?We opened on Nov. 15 at Coconut Point on Fashion Drive near West Elm.What do you sell?Refinery... more »

A Little Bit of Everything

Avon Park, FL - When you enter The Daisy Girl Shop in downtown Avon Park, owner Dennis Mungall greets you, inquiring how you’d like your coffee. “I also have tea and hot chocolate,” he continues,... more »

Consignment Shop Offers Artisan Goods

Wappingers Falls, NY - In the 18 months Toni Cesiro has been in business, the number of artisans that sell goods through her shop has quadrupled.“I decided to start with a retail shop, but what... more »

Enchanted Forest Enjoys Classic Toy Store Niche

Fairbanks, AK - Enchanted Forest Toys is a rarity among stores that sell children’s playthings. It could go by an unofficial motto: No batteries required.The store in the College Mall includes thousands of toys, but... more »

Popular Crawley Toy Shop Named Country’s Best Business of its Kind

Crawley, UK - BUSINESS partners who overcame the loss of their jobs with the collapse of Woolworths to open their own successful toy shop in Crawley are celebrating their company being named the best small... more »