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Cash Mob Heading to 104 Street to Encourage Shopping Local in Edmonton

Edmonton, AB - No one likes to shop in a crowd but an event on 104 Street Tuesday night is encouraging folks to ‘mob’ some of Edmonton’s local shops.Hoards of people are expected to flood... more »

Spartanburg Woman Opening Chick-A-Pearl in Simpsonville

Simpsonville, SC - Christine Power of Spartanburg plans to open Chick-A-Pearl, a faith-based doll and accessory shop, in Simpsonville this week.The shop, located at 125 N. Main St., is scheduled to open at 10 a.m.... more »

Rosalind Candy Castle Thrives in ‘Chocolate Belt’ of Western Pa.

New Brighton, PA - Jim Crudden stirred the day's first batch of peanut brittle for a few minutes in a big copper kettle, then handed off to his son Mike. Even at 300 degrees, the... more »

‘Hip Chic’ Looks Found at New Plattsmouth Store

Plattsmouth, NE - No matter what your age, you can be “hip chic” at the new Lipstick Stain Boutique in Plattsmouth.Owners Amy Tegels and Angie Yost opened the store Aug. 11 at 502 Main Street.... more »

Local Mom Opens ‘Working Boutique’ in Lexington as DIY Haven

Lexington, SC - A newly opened Lexington business not only sells one-of-a-kind home accents, but owner Sarah Cornett has the expertise and tools to help people create their own original pieces.Cornett is a self-described “junker... more »

Project Pop-Up Returns to Downtown Milton

Milton, DE - After a combined 22 years as bartenders at Irish Eyes in Lewes, Patrick and Amy Conroy decided to set out to start their own business.After seven years practicing as an esthetician, Hillary... more »

Florist Flourishing After Launching Her Own Shop in Market Lavington

Wiltshire, UK - Business is blossoming for Kathryn Cooper after she opened a florists and gift shop in her home village.Miss Cooper, 25, of Market Lavington, has created The Blossom Tree Flowers & Gifts in... more »

Soap Shop Raises The Bar For Personal Care Products

Wenatchee, WA - Patrick Bodell could definitely clean up in this valley with his new downtown business, the Little Soap Shoppe.“We tried to choose product lines that complement — rather than compete with — what’s... more »

Riveted, Tucson’s Newest Boutique on Wheels, Debuts Today

Tucson, AZ - What do you get when you put a vintage 10-foot travel trailer into the hands of a DIY designer?A retail shop on wheels, of course.Riveted is the newest mobile business to hit... more »

Fascinating Things: Shop Offers Flower Arrangements and Gifts

Parker, AZ - Gloria Lopez is a creative person and loves to talk to people. She recently celebrated 26 years in business running Fascinating Things, a floral and gift shop.While at Parker High School she... more »