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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 »

Happi Names: Personalized Gifts Offer Special Touch

Overland Park, KS - For those struggling to find the perfect gift for a buddy, a new grandchild, or anyone from a bride to a birthday girl, a shop owner in Overland Park suggests getting... more »

Whirlygigs Toy Shop Receives Regional Award

Exeter, NH - Exeter is now home to one of the best toy shops around.Whirlygigs Toy Shop, located in the heart of downtown has been named the "Best Toy Store in New England" by Yankee... more »

Newton Candy Store is a Cornucopia of Colors and Confections

Newton, NJ - Maria-Victoria Gicala recently opened Maria's Sweets & Candy Shoppe on Spring Street, in Newton."I was looking to open some sort of business and candy is happy and cheerful," she said.Getting startedAfter thoroughly... more »

Chocolate Shop Entrepreneur Re-enters Business World

Holly Hill, FL - After 12 years of retirement, Kathy Wyatt decided a life of lounge and leisure wasn’t for her.“I missed being around people way too much,” Wyatt, said, explaining why she recently unveiled... more »

North Platte Stop Makes One List of top U.S. Souvenir Shops

North Platte, NE - On a recent hot summer afternoon, business was brisk at Fort Cody Trading Post.License plates on cars parked in the lot showed visitors from Michigan, Colorado, Washington and eastern Nebraska.For owner... more »