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Business Spotlight: Country Cottage Boutique

Lucerne Valley, CA - More than five decades after operating the town’s first phone messaging service, Barbara Veale has answered the call of entrepreneurship.“This is something I wanted to do for a long time,” said... more »

Candy’s Flowers and Gifts Opens in Onsted

Onsted, MI - For about the last three years, Candy and Eric Robinson’s business was about as mobile as a business can get. The couple traveled to events such as community festivals to sell a... more »

Crawley Businessman Opens Shop Where You Can Buy Pushchairs, Tweed Jackets and Birthday Cakes – For Dogs

East Grinstead, UK - WHEN it comes to pampering pooches it appears it isn't just Paris Hilton who likes to ensure her pets are decked out in doggie bling.Because an Ifield entrepreneur is opening a... more »

West Fargo Woman Opens Home Décor, Gift Shop on Fargo’s South Corridor

Fargo, ND - As a sales representative for 30 home décor and gift manufacturers over five years, Bobbi Bricker visited fun and cool shops all across the region.“I always felt Fargo was missing something like... more »

Boutique Launches from Facebook to Downtown Ozark

Ozark, MO - Address: 101 E. Brick St., OzarkPhone: 417-551-4822Website:http://www.facebook.com/ browneyedgirlsgiftsHours: Noon-4 p.m. Monday; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; closed SundayOwners: Jan and Jason AveryAbout the business: Shoppers often think Ozark or... more »

Sophie Claire’s Brings Vintage Furniture to Shop That Once Housed Wanda’s Sugar Shack

Milford, CT - What was once Wanda’s Sugar Shack in downtown Milford, the iconic candy store owned by the late Wanda Hornack, is now Sophie Claire’s: A Unique Boutique for Home & Her.While owner Amy... more »

Friends Open Fashion Boutique in Bourne

Bourne, UK - Two friends have followed their dream and opened a womens fashion shop in Bourne.Blue-eyed Dolls at 15a North Street, Bourne, will stock dresses, T-shirts, handbags and accessories at “affordable prices.”It will open... more »

Young HPU Alum Looks for Business Success Downtown

High Point, NC - Litsa Prentzas knows that opening a downtown boutique in High Point is a risky venture.It can be a struggle for retail businesses in this part of the city, where furniture showrooms... more »

Longtime South of Broad Boutique Changes Hands, Carries On

Charleston, SC - Steeped in old southern traditions and a distinct waft of gardenias, The Boutique is everything one would expect from a nearly 60-year-old shop on Broad Street.The upscale ladies boutique that has served... more »

New G.I. Business, Kindred, Locates in Old Masonic Temple

Grand Island, NE - Grand Island’s downtown has added a new store that contributes to the growing retail and business diversity of that area.Chelsea Sackschewsky owns Kindred, a lifestyle boutique and studio that opened at... more »