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Red Balloon Toy Shop Celebrates 12 Months Trading in West Kirby

West Kirby, UK - After bringing West Kirby to a standstill Red Balloon Toy Shop was opened by BBC Cbeebies presenter Alex in May 2013.The only independent toy shop in Wirral has been trading successfully... more »

It’s All About the Bean: Downtown Chocolate Lounge Offers Classes, Tastings

Lynchburg, VA - Chocolate is chocolate, right?Not exactly, especially if you’re Carl and Mary Matice, owners of downtown Lynchburg’s Cao Artisan Chocolates, Handcrafted from the Bean.For the couple, making chocolate began as a hobby, inspired... more »

Kimman’s Gift Shop in York to Add Men’s Section

York, PA - Expansion comes as Downtown Inc works to bring men's stores downtown.Stocked with eclectic jewelry, accessories, soaps, stationery and greeting cards, Kimman's is the shopping equivalent of a romantic comedy: men are welcome... more »

Desdemona’s Makes a Splash in Marblehead

Marblehead, OH - A local gallery has made a big move in the last few months and has finally settled into a new location in downtown Marblehead, a short drive from the shores and views... more »

White Butterfly Helps Lawyer Transform into Shopkeeper

Jackson, NJ - Michelle Katz co-owns The White Butterfly Gift Shop and Café in Jackson.When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur?I am a full-time attorney in private practice in Jackson, but always... more »

Suds Bar Soap Still Going Strong in Dover

Dover, DE - Kim Aigle is a bar soap kind of gal.The 28-year-old former Brooklynite, now Delawearean, has turned her love of a bathroom staple into a successful online business and brick-and-mortar shop in Dover.... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Domestica

Des Moines, IA - Chrissy Jensen and a friend brainstormed opening a Des Moines business that carried handmade items. The two had enjoyed shopping at similar stores elsewhere. When the friend moved, Jensen decided to... more »

Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co. Brings Gourmet Olive Oil to Torrance

Torrance, CA - South Bay foodies looking for a little something extra in their olive oil can shop closer to home at a new boutique oil and vinegar shop in Torrance.Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co.,... more »

Vegas Market Will Grow in Scope

Las Vegas, NV - The organizers of the Las Vegas Market today announced an upcoming expansion of showroom space at the outset of its summer trade show at World Market Center.The expansion, which will be... more »

Longtime Customer Buys Downtown Shop

Fredericksburg, VA - Heritage Gifts and Imports, on William Street in downtown Fredericksburg, was Suzanne Metzger’s go-to shop for unique gifts for years.So when former owner Peggy DiMaio, who ran the shop for 14 years,... more »