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Sign of the Arrow Shoots For Bigger Store

Ladue, MO - Sign of the Arrow, the nonprofit gift and needlepoint boutique, is moving — but not far.The Ladue store is planning to relocate to 9814 Clayton Road, just a block and a half... more »

New Downtown Fredericksburg Shop Gives Salvaged Wood a Second Life

Fredericksburg, VA - Old wood is getting new life in a just-opened shop in downtown Fredericksburg.Fraser Wood Elements at 820 Caroline St. sells all manner of reclaimed and refinished wood products, from flooring and furniture... more »

Big Step for Small Business

Indianapolis, IN - Among the candy, snacks and flowers you will find Dominique’s Aromatherapy Hair and Body products in the Frank & Katrina Basile Gift Shop located within the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital.The product... more »

Mother, Daughter Celebrating 30 Years of Success

St. Ansgar, IA - For the past 30 years, Home Sweet Home has a been a part of the downtown business landscape of St. Ansgar.On June 8, owner Kari Nelson, along with her mom, Judy... more »

Children’s Clothing Store Opens Today in Downtown Syracuse

Syracuse, NY - A new children's clothing retailer, Indie Kids, is open for business starting today in Armory Square.The store is across from the Museum of Science and Technology in space formerly occupied by Showoffs... more »

Madison Style: A Crafty Mix of Vintage and New at The Regal Find

Middleton, WI - Jessica Regele hunts for treasures for her shop, The Regal Find, with a goal to find things “just a little bit odd.”The gift shop in downtown Middleton celebrated its first anniversary this... more »

Put a Shade On It: Shandell’s Lamps Meld Vintage, Odds and Ends

Essex, CT - This isn’t one of those lighting stores where you blink from the bright glare of all that shiny brass, brilliant crystal and high-wattage blinging at you from every corner.This shop is a... more »

Summer’s Boutique Opens Downtown: Name Brand Clothing for Girls, Teens and Women

Berkeley Heights, NJ - Watch out Abercrombie, Hollister, and Aéropostale: There’s a recently opened, independently owned shop in Berkeley Heights that caters to tweens and teens. Summer's Boutique features clothing from established and up-and-coming brands... more »

Dorking Gift Shop Calliope Named Best Newcomer at Retail Awards

Dorking, UK -A DORKING gift shop has been named the Best Newcomer in the South and Wales at The Greats Gift Retailer awards.Calliope Gifts, in St Martin's Walk, was opened in February last year by... more »

Shopping Local Boosts Economy

Terre Haute, IN - Where do you go when you need new clothes, or even a new pair of shoes? Local owners are making the pitch to keep your shopping and your spending local."We've been... more »