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Mason County Says to ‘Shop Local’

Charleston, WV - The benefits of campaigns to encourage local shopping in smaller communities extend beyond merchant cash registers, says the president of the Mason County Chamber of Commerce.Successful businesses support community schools, sports, youth... more »

Shopping Small Gives Back To The Community In Big Ways

Sauk Valley, IL - Every few months independent businesses in the Sauk Valley area come together to promote themselves and each other on "Shop Small Saturday". They do it to show the community why it's... more »

Waxwing Owner Reflects on Two Years in Business and New Motherhood

Milwaukee, WI - It has been almost two years since Steph Davies opened The Waxwing, 4415 N. Oakland Ave. The small, super stocked gift shop / boutique offers the creations of 100 local artists, including... more »

Fris on Eighth Street Switching Focus to Art Supplies

Holland, MI - The Fris card and gift shop, which has been a landmark business in downtown Holland for 114 years, is undergoing a metamorphosis it hopes will help it keep up with changing times.It... more »

Toy Story Tells How High Street is Changing

Melton, UK - Last November, James Colclough celebrated four years trading at 7 King Street in Melton as the independent toy shop Melton Toys.He saw a niche in the market following the closure of much... more »

New Boutique to Open on Louise Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD - A boutique that started in a Sioux Falls woman’s house is moving to a space on South Louise Avenue.Owner Lori Dykstra started L Couture Boutique in November after converting a room... more »

Lemont Boutique Getting Creative With Business Ideas

Lemont, IL - Kim and Amber Peters moved their business, Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique, to downtown Lemont in November 2012 and say they have no plans of leaving.The mother-daughter team have come up with... more »

Jelli Goods Branding Company Expands With Gift Boutique

Deerfield, IL - When Ken Freeman’s wife, Julie, gave birth to their first child in 2004, Freeman designed a T-shirt for the baby that read, “Mom and Me, BFF.”It was a gesture that ultimately resulted... more »

Seven Favorite Things: Legion + Q&A With The Owner

San Francisco, CA - Nestled between Chinatown and FiDi, the few-months-old boutique Legion adds new flare to the hood as a welcome haven for tourists and locals alike. For owner Sydney Pfaff, it's an exciting... more »

Concord’s YoYo Heaven

Concord, NH - Since it first dangled in ancient Greece about 500 BC, the popularity of the yo-yo has had its downs and ups. The Marquis de Lafayette was known to dabble in the arcane... more »