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Evansville Gift Shop Returns to its Roots

Evansville, IN - Back in February, when Bill Hillenbrand moved his Rose Marie’s Gifts, Inc., back to familiar territory in Olde Towne at 1116 Lincoln Ave., the weather wasn’t favorable for a celebratory cookout.This Saturday,... more »

Councilwoman, Former Middletown Town Clerk Moves Boutique to Main

Middletown, CT - After retiring from Middletown City Hall as town clerk, Sandra Russo-Driska knew her dream of opening a boutique in town was the next step.Sandra James Boutique, originally at 954 Newfield Street near... more »

Manlius Chocolate Shop Ready for Big Expansion; Needs Zone Change

Manlius, NY - It's been a fast growth for a local chocolate shop and they're already planning a big expansion.Lune Chocolat in Manlius is hoping Wednesday night to get the okay from the Town of... more »

Celebrate With a Shopping Spree

Little Silver, NJ - A Little Silver spot is marking a fairly large milestone.The Woman’s Exchange, a nonprofit gift shop which specializes in handmade giftware, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.The merchandise is made... more »

Shop Dog: Cassie of Zen Pet Retail and Grooming

New Orleans, LA - It is not surprising that a pet store employs a pup. Cassie, a playful 2-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever, serves as the face of new neighborhood business, Zen Pet Retail and Grooming... more »

Indiana Chocolatier Part of Grammy Gift Bags

Terre Haute, IN - Superstar music celebs such as Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams and Lorde may soon be munching on candy made in a quaint corner of the Wabash Valley.Brooke’s Candy Co., a Vermillion County... more »

Local Treasure: Artisan Boutique Hidden Gem in the Heart of McAllen

McAllen, TX - Traveling south down Main Street, just past Pecan Boulevard, a curve in the road leads commuters to what is considered the Art District of McAllen. Little shops and businesses such as Shabby... more »

Pop Goes The Monkey As Middleburg Business Mushrooms

Middleburg, VA - There’s a Popcorn Monkey in Middleburg and for that, we can all thank Deltone Moore –-“please just call me ‘Tone”—for pop, pop popping into town.Moore, who lives in Manassas, said he’s always... more »

Pretty Pony Coming to Fort Mitchell

Fort Mitchell, KY - The Pretty Pony Boutique will be strutting its way to Fort Mitchell this fall.The owner of the online boutique will be establishing a physical location for the business at Fort Mitchell... more »

One Year In, Richie’s Toys Still Brightening Up Broadway

Long Beach, CA - Stepping into Richie’s Toys & Gifts on Broadway, there's an immediate rush of nostalgia: from fart bombs to Barbies, Transformers to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, husbands and owners Richard Leighton and... more »