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Specialty Businesses Cater to Pampered Pets

Franklin, IN - Like a trio of princesses waiting to be served, once a month, three German shepherds named Kratos, Xena and Zeus wait to be pampered.First up is a doggy manicure, as they have... more »

Tu Tu’s Touts Local Items, Artists

Shelbyville, TN - A new "unique boutique" has opened its doors in Shelbyville, and you'll find a lot of locally made items here.Tu Tu's Treasures, located at 117 Hickory Drive, held its grand opening and... more »

Holly’s House Specializes in Women’s Accessories

North Fort Myers, FL - Since opening in May, Holly's House, at the Weaver's Corner Shopping Plaza, has been accessorizing women for less. If you need a purse or a hat for a bad hair... more »

Karlie’s Kloset Baby Consignment Shop Opens in Westfield

Westfield, MA - An 18-month-old child was the inspiration for a new consignment business which features most everything the parent of a newborn baby could need.Karlie’s Kloset, named for Karlie Sanchez, the daughter of business... more »

Revived Wigwam Gift Shop Adds Food Truck, North Berkshire Tourism Info

North Adams, MA - After several years of dormancy, the Wigwam gift shop on the Mohawk Trail is back in action.Local businessman Keith Bona has teamed up with property owners Roger and Colleen Hurst to... more »

5 Simple Tips to Instagram Success

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networks and has proven to be an exciting (and effective) place for retailers to connect with shoppers.Instagram just announced that they’ve reached 200 million active monthly users... more »

Mish Mosh Central a ‘Store to Inspire’

Howell, MI - You never know what you might find at Mish Mosh Central.The newly opened shop in Howell is stocked with salvaged barn and building materials, farm relics, vintage furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, home... more »

The Buzz: Gathered Earth Gets Transplanted

Appleton, WI - Gathered Earth, a garden and vintage gift and decor shop, moved to Appleton and will reopen under its new owner Monday.The shop is now at 3402 N. Richmond St., just south of... more »

Longmont Woman Opening Storefront to Sell Her All-Natural Cosmetics

Longmont, CO - Fans of all-natural cosmetics will soon be able to go into a store to buy Cindy Jones' products, called Colorado Aromatics, rather than pick them up at the Boulder County Farmers Market,... more »

Maude Specklebelly’s to Offer Unique Gift, Clothing Options

Monmouth, IL - The revitalization of Monmouth's downtown district is currently priority No. 1 for many locally.Part of the effort has consisted in the Shops of Monmouth Retail Business Competition, an event held at Monmouth... more »