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New Store Will Have Sweet Spot for East Dundee

East Dundee, IL - Another bar will be joining the ranks of the village’s downtown businesses.But this will be a different kind of watering hole.The Sweet Pop Fizz Candy Bar, set to open in early... more »

Love to Shop: Inside Out, Crystals and Boutique 3 finalists in Best Retail Experience

Cheltenham, UK - Running a shop is not just about the exchange of goods and services for money – at least, it isn’t if you are doing it right.And the three finalists in the Best... more »

My Oh My!… A Unique Boutique

Marshfield, WI - “Having a boutique, or coffee shop, has been something I’ve had in the back of my mind for many years,” says Barb Mueller, owner of My Oh My! “Personally, I enjoy going... more »

New Shop in Easthampton Offers ‘Country Primitives’ Decor

Easthampton, MA - Walking into the new Cozy Cat Primitives Shop at 121 Main St. in Easthampton, customers are greeted by the rich scent of cornbread and honey, and the decorations in the store almost... more »

New Store Catering to Babies, Moms is Open Downtown

Enid, OK - The owners of a newly opened store on the courthouse square believe they’ve found exactly the right niche for the community.Baby Bumps Plus, located at 114 N. Independence on the west side... more »

Lullaby Lane Owner: Multitasking, Time Management are Key

Hattiesburg, MS - Looking to update your child’s wardrobe or nursery? Stop by Lullaby Lane and check out the shop’s offerings.Courtney Heldt opened the store — which offers children’s clothing, furniture, bedding and accessories —... more »

West-End Shops Join Forces For Marketing, Advertising

Fort Wayne, IN - Eleven small businesses on the west side of Fort Wayne have joined forces in a loose amalgamation to market their goods and services under the umbrella of West End Shops.The shops... more »

Sunny Days Gets Prime Ithaca Real Estate

Ithaca, NY - Sunny Days … A New York Marketplace, featuring locally and regionally made art, music, crafts, food, and other Finger Lakes-themed gifts, is joining the ranks of downtown Ithaca businesses with a grand... more »

SF Cash Mob to Help Boost Local Running Store

San Francisco, CA - A “cash mob” of folks who support buying local will descend on Presidio Heights store A Runner’s Mind on Saturday, March 22.“A cash mob is like a flash mob, but instead... more »

New Shop and Ceramics Studio Opening on Townsend Avenue

Boothbay Harbor, ME - Alison Evans is in the process of getting her new shop ready to open for the summer of 2014.Evans and her husband, Chris Fritz, have bought the building at 93 Townsend... more »