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Old Fashioned Candy Shops Bring Back Memories of Generations Past

Warrensburg, NY - Goody’s has opened its doors independently on Main Street in Warrensburg. Owner, baker, and candy aficionado Carol Ross officially opened for business Aug. 5.“I was a waitress my whole life,” Ross said.... more »

New Shop off Main Street Welcomes Your Sweet Tooth

Middletown, DE - Nestled just off Main Street in Middletown is a new shop with shelves on the walls holding rows of glass jars filled with colorful candy. This may be the type of place... more »

Carol’s Linens in Macon Moving Four Miles From Current Store

Macon, GA - Carol’s Linens is moving to the Prado shopping center on Forsyth Road, fewer than four miles from its current location.“I chose it for several reasons,” owner Carol Kaplan said. “The ownership of... more »

Knoblock & Co. Brings Southern Decor to Stillwater

Stillwater, OK - From the turquoise barn door to the old school logo, Knoblock & Co. is bringing a touch of Southern vintage charm to Stillwater.Nestled between Modern Customs and Rhinestone Cowgirl, Knoblock & Co.,... more »

Wildwood Man Follows Salon Success With Wildwood Crest Flower and Gift Shop

Wildwood Crest, NJ - Opening a small business in the midst of a recession takes courage, said Nick Nastasi, owner of Petals Floral Design & Gifts.Nastasi, of Wildwood, is the longtime owner of Total Image... more »

Mennonite Family in Two Rivers Builds Its Own Furniture Business

Two Rivers, WI - Furniture is a lot like family values for Paul Martin."Well-made furniture is enduring and can be passed down to future generations," he explained.Martin wants the same for the values he has... more »

Job Spotlight: Tiffany Yarbrough, Owner of The Kiddie Shoppe

Columbus, GA - It's one of the oldest retailers in Columbus, having opened its doors downtown in 1936 before various moves to the malls, Main Street Village on the north side, and its current location... more »

New Business Owner Brings Plum to Downtown Winslow

Winslow, WA - A new store is blossoming on Winslow Way.Plum — an Asian-inspired, Northwest-style home-and-garden store — is downtown’s newest addition.It’s located at 124 Winslow Way East,up the stairs in the courtyard alley between... more »

Schneider’s Sweet Shop Marks 75 Years

Bellevue, OH - Bite into a piece of candy from Schneider's Sweet Shop, and you know you're tasting something special.In fact, you can smell it as soon as you walk through the door: the sweet... more »

Morkes Chocolates: A Third-Generation Candy Maker Works to Stay Competitive

Palatine, IL - Rhonda Dehn always had a head for figures. Thus, when asked to work Saturdays at the family’s retail candy shop in Palatine, Ill., there were no issues when it came to computing... more »