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Carneys Point, NJ - Carolyn Morrison and her mother Darlene Dillon enjoy shopping.So much so, that for years they have tossed around the idea of opening a consignment shop."My mom owns this building," Morrison said...
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West Dover, VT - The visionaries behind a new store on Route 100 say it will save Deerfield Valley residents trips to Brattleboro but also present new shopping opportunities.Local entrepreneur Phil Gilpin Jr. and his...
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Centralia, WA - While some shop owners in downtown Centralia suspected the morning snow on Saturday would deter customers for a few hours, business picked up later for Small Box Saturday.“It was a very good...
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Pittsburgh, PA - Having a big sweet tooth and vacant business space, Pittsburgh native Jon Weston decided to take his love for candy to the next level by investing in his own business, Katie’s Kandy,...
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Norfolk, VA - A SHINY, GREEN Granny Smith apple is Lisa Lain's canvas.When she's done, the simple piece of fruit is transformed into a decadent dessert, enveloped in caramel, chocolate and whatever strikes her fancy....
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Jackson, MS - Cathy Joyner believes gift giving should be joyful.That’s the premise guiding Bliss, the gift and home goods shop Joyner recently opened in Banner Hall at 4465 I-55 North in Jackson. It’s located...
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Birmingham, MI - There are many reasons why entrepreneurs might start a business —from being a lifelong dream for some to losing a job due to financial and budgetary constraints. Regarding the latter, meet Denise...
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Homer, AK - Oodalolly, the new home decor store that opened just over three weeks ago in the space where Blackbeary Bog used to be, is a new twist on the old classic. Decorative star...
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On a warm afternoon earlier this week, Dan Weiss, manager and “chief toyologist” at Fantastic Kids Toys, was preparing for the early-December rush of shoppers to the two neighborhood toy stores he manages in New...
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Ferndale, MI - After eight years of success in downtown Ypsilanti, The Rocket candy and gift shop will open a new location in Ferndale.Owner Eli Morrissey says the new 2,600-square-foot location on Woodward Avenue near...
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