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Celebrating 25 Years in One Business at One Location Downtown

Smiths Falls, ON - Relatively few small businesses make it that long and fewer still can do so in the same location. On April 5 Special Greetings on Russell Street is celebrating its 25th anniversary... more »

Crave Popcorn Co. in Plano Pops up Sweet Gifts and Nostalgic Candy

Plano, TX - Not unlike cupcakes, popcorn is a trend that has transcended trendiness — a discovery happily made by Carol and Blake Davis, who've opened Crave Popcorn Co., a popcorn and gift shop in... more »

Williamston Embroidery and Gift Store Expands, Locates on Main Street

Williamston, MI - Crystal Amon opened her first embroidery and design shop two years ago in Williamston. Within days she was stitching together plans for a bigger store."My husband calls it 'hobbies gone wild,'" says... more »

Boutique Called Simply Set to Open in Renovated Blue Dome Market Building

Tulsa, OK - t's just one new store, but the addition of yet another a retailer is a sign of the Blue Dome District steadily becoming a go-to area for downtown shopping.Apparel and home decor... more »

Upscale Ally’s Boutique Relocates to Grand Rapids from Detroit Suburb

Grand Rapids, MI - A few years ago, if you wanted to shop at Ally’s Boutique, you had to drive to Brighton.But owner Ally Bakrow decided to relocate her 2-year-old upscale shop to West Michigan,... more »

Small Business Event to Expand

Lompoc, CA - A movement to encourage residents and tourists to shop locally has now expanded its goals to include every small business in town, including medical offices and museums.New Shop Lompoc! Shop Small! events... more »

Travelling Boutique Sets up Shop in Lake Country This Month

Lake Country, BC - A unique, mobile boutique has set up shop in Lake Country for the month of March, offering vintage and retro wares dating as far back as the 1950's.Usually roaring around the... more »

New Toy Shop Opens in Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-Wye, UK - A MAN is doing his bit by keeping the high street alive in Ross-on-Wye by opening a new independent toy shop.Giles Mason has set up Toy Box in Broad Street which replaces... more »

Dog Boutique Brings Healthy Products, Advice to Pet Owners

Barrington, IL - The very colorful Cody and Carl’s Blvd. is on a mission to bring the healthiest food, treats and toys to dogs and cats in the Barrington area.Jennifer Schoonmaker, who opened the shop... more »

Shelia Jean’s to open in College Hill

Wichita, KS - Shelia Ford became a nurse to help her family, and now she’s leaving the profession – at least for now – to also help her family.Ford worked as a nurse for two... more »