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Hot Marco Craze: Novelty Bracelets Born with History Channel and a Drop of Vodka

Marco Island, FL - You may remember the Hula Hoop craze of the 1950s. Or Pet Rocks in the ’70s. Over the last few months, the Marco Island Center for the Arts’ gift shop has... more »

Main Street Menomonie Gets New Leader

Menomonie, WI - New Main Street Menomonie Executive Director Brenna Long sees a vibrant downtown in Menomonie with room for growth.Where others may see vacant storefronts in parts of the city's downtown, Long sees opportunity."I... more »

26th Annual ARTS Awards Finalists Announced

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, today announced the 26th annual ARTS Awards finalists.The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes top manufacturers, retailers,... more »

William Glen Store Coming to Fair Oaks Boulevard

Sacramento, CA - Upscale home goods store William Glen is back in the Sacramento region -- and this time, it's not temporary.Sibling co-owners Mark Snyder and Amy Guthrie announced they're opening a William Glen store... more »

Schakolad Chocolate Factory Experiences Sweet Success

The Woodlands, TX - Years ago, Veronica Kearney was constantly tempted by Baby Ruth candy bars at the grocery store checkout.But she hasn’t eaten one since 2005 — the year she opened Schakolad Chocolate Factory... more »

Local Boutique Nationally Recognized

Terre Haute, IN - With its unique display and one of a kind merchandise, Modern Charm Boutique has been around in the Terre Haute community for almost 8 years.Working in retail for more than 10... more »

Sweet Tooth Candy & Cafe

Georgetown, TX - Just off the Square sits a small store containing shelves stocked with candy bars, bacon-flavored items and nearly every flavor of soda available.Sweet Tooth Candy & Cafe’s owners Elvis and Anna Lee... more »

Portland Buy Local Hires New ‘Ambassador’

Portland, ME - Portland Buy Local has a new employee, who also happens to be its only employee.Brett Wagenheim has been hired as the new, part-time ambassador for the campaign.She said she was attracted to... more »

De Soto Shop Transports Visitors to Italy

De Sota, KS - What happens when an architecture student who studied in Siena, Italy, and a student who studied Italian at a Florence language school meet after they return to the United States?Their common... more »

Tracy Jackson-Wilson Offers Whimsical Child-like Uniqueness at Anchor Square Shop

Pascagoula, MS - Tracy Jackson-Wilson has just what you're looking for if you're looking for a bit of whimsy to delight a child.Her shop, Whimsy Books & Toys, just opened up in Anchor Square in... more »