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‘Cash Mobs’ on Tap to Promote Shopping Local

Bradford, PA - A group of “mobsters” will soon storm Bradford area businesses with cash or plastic in hand, looking to stimulate the local economy.The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a cash mob,... more »

Local Shop Finds Success in New Location

Lima, OH - Gourmet Treasures and Gifts has settled into its new location, where customers will find that the location is not the only thing different about the store.Tracy Beerbower, the owner of the shop,... more »

New Boutique Launches on West Philadelphia Street

York, PA - The summer after earning a college degree, most newly minted grads spend their time getting ready to head off to graduate school or hunting for a job.Not Zarah Brooks.Two months after graduating... more »

Silver and Smiles: A Good Way to Run a Jewelry Store

When Leslie Sink walks into a store or a coffee shop, she notices if the worker at the counter fails to acknowledge her.She doesn’t like it.At the four Hi-Ho Silver jewelry stores that she and... more »

Rockwall Cash Mob

Rockwall, TX - Starting this August, on the third Thursday of each month, Rockwall residents will rally together and form a mob—for a good cause.Rockwall will officially begin participating in the national Cash Mob phenomenon... more »

Sweets Lovers Have a Home at Candiqueen’s

Barnegat Township, NJ - This summer, a really sweet spot has sprouted up in Barnegat Township – Candiqueen’s, at 237 South Main St. (Route 9). The owner, Gwen Lucas, had more than 20 years of... more »

Taylor Made

Oak Lawn, TX - Taylor Garrett can’t get away from bow ties.The distinctive neckcessory became his signature sartorial statement when he was on The A-List Dallas, the Logo network reality show about life among local... more »

Newest Downtown Royal Oak Clothing Boutique Promises Personal Shopping Experience

Royal Oak, MI - Meghan Hart admits to having always been a “retail junkie” dating back to her first job at Abercrombie & Fitch inside Somerset Mall.And while she laughs now at that experience, it... more »

Boutique Truck, Fashion on Four Wheels

New York, NY - Two young women with dreams of making it big in retail, just couldn't afford to open up a brick and mortar shop.So they took their boutique on the road. It's Fashion... more »

Upscale Resale: Furniture, Accessory Store Opens in Downtown Baraboo

Baraboo, WI - The store is new. The merchandise isn’t.Downtown Baraboo’s newest shop, Lillian Verrall, opened June 6 on Third Street. It features an eclectic mix of furniture, home décor and gifts. Owner Sheila Byberg... more »