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Red Wing Pottery Store Set to Reopen Under New Owners

Red Wing, MN - Red Wing Pottery is set to reopen on Friday after closing for more than two months while it transitioned to new ownership.Bruce and Irene Johnson bought the iconic ceramics store in... more »

Chicks ‘Pop-up’ in the Hive

Alton, IL - Pop-up stores are trending on both coasts and major metropolitan areas such as Kansas City, Chicago, and even St. Louis said Melody Siddel, who is one of the owners of such as... more »

Wrap It Up Gift Shop Opens in Tburg

Trumansburg, NY - It took great perseverance and hard work, but Randy and Linda Smith have opened the "Wrap It Up" store in Trumansburg. The store, located on Route 96, just inside the village line... more »

Robots, Delfa Rolls And Turkish Taffy

New Hyde Park, NY - It’s a family affair for the Winters of Port Washington when they make pilgrimages to Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park. “There’s something in that store for everyone,”... more »

Peanut Shoppe Will Move a Few Blocks, Expecting More Foot Traffic

Columbus, OH - When they hear the news, almost everyone immediately asks the same question: “Is he going with you?”The “he” is Mr. Peanut, and the answer is yes.The famed sign featuring the monocle- and... more »

Chocolate Dreams: A New Chapter for Sweet Danvers Legacy

Danvers, MA - For well-known Danvers candy and ice cream shop Putnam Pantry, this is a year of reinvigoration.The Emerson family, Danvers locals and descendants of General Israel Putnam, have owned and operated Putnam Pantry... more »

‘Cash Mob’ Descends on Kelley’s to Boost Small Biz

Ayer, MA - A small mob took to Main Street last Wednesday ready to wreak some havoc -- but the good kind.With cash in hand, about 25 people swarmed Kelley's store looking for something to... more »

Mum-of-two Opens New Bag Shop in Netherfield

Netherfield, UK - LOUISE Hailes has finally made her dream to be her own boss a reality after opening a new shop.The mum-of-two opened In The Bag in Victoria Road, Netherfield, in February.The shop sells... more »

Yarn Shop Brings Knitters Together in Downtown Barrington

Barrington, IL - Gene Ann’s Yarns, a cozy and colorful shop in downtown Barrington, has become a haven for knitters and crocheters.“Knitting is what you call destination shopping and I get people from all over,”... more »

Shop Local Campaign Receives Wide Support

Shoreham, UK - THE Shop Local, Eat Local, Play Local campaign, launched in the Herald & Gazette series last week to support local businesses, is receiving wide support.Independent retailers are at the heart of the... more »