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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 »

Shoppe American Made in Dover Focuses on Affordable Variety

Dover, PA - When Barb Schrum opened Shoppe American Made in Dover, she had five vendors.Almost three years later, she has more than 70 vendors selling their wares in her shop.And it shows. more »

Store Caters to Breast Cancer Patients, Gives So Much More

Houston, TX - Cure and Company -- they call it the Sephora for breast cancer patients. It's literally a one-stop shop with every item you could possibly need. But this store comes with something extra:... more »

Three Lessons on How to Start a Movement From Amex Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is probably the best example in recorded history of marketers starting a movement that has achieved widespread societal adoption. Now, I'm not talking about a trend or a fad, but a true... more »

Clover Boutique Sticks to Stylish Classics

New Orleans, LA - You won't find bold, trendy clothes at Clover."I like my neutrals. I like clothing that's seasonless and ageless. I don't tend to run toward trend," says owner Melissa Coleman. "I tend... more »

Downtown Designs: Yana Dee Apparel Shop Opens Wednesday

Traverse City, MI - Yana Dee, 31, is a very busy woman.Her new downtown women's clothing store, named Yana Dee, opens Wednesday. But that's just the visible tip of the iceberg.Dee designs all the clothing... more »