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Small Business Focus: Crystal’s Closet Has Secret to Survival

Freedom Plains, NY - Crystal’s Closet, a small homey shop off busy Route 55, has found a way to survive and strive in a competitive economy, its owner says, while also continuing to adapt and... more »

Former Rockford Educator Running New Home Decor, Gift Store

Rockford, IL - A longtime Rockford School District teacher and administrator entered the retail world recently with a new home décor and gift store in Rockford.Pamela Laughlin opened For the Love of Chic back in... more »

Bear from Wyndmoor Opens Candy and Fudge shop on Hill

Chestnut Hill, PA - The aroma from a sheik’s ransom in sweets can snare the unwary at Chocolate Hill Candy and Fudge Shop, 7833 Germantown Ave., which opened just before Christmas. The owner, Bob Bear,... more »

Monterey’s Carousel Candies: Making Sweets From Scratch for 50 years

Monterey, CA - As Valentine's Day rolls around, Monterey-bound visitors are setting their sights on romantic candle-lit dinners, wine trails, elegant parties and chocolate-and-wine-pairing events. Then there are those of us who still crave an... more »

Boutique Opens Doors in Time for Valentine’s Day

Courtenay, BC - Downtown Courtenay is going to be a bit brighter as the oldest building in the Comox Valley is home to its newest storefront.Purely Flower Boutique takes residence on the site of the... more »

Hospital Gift Shop Makes Everybody Feel Better

Sandusky, OH - Next time you need to buy a gift for someone — or maybe for yourself — check out one of the gift shops at Firelands Regional Medical Center.Yes, a hospital gift shop.You... more »

Lemoyne Candy Shop Offers Sweets for Your Sweetheart

Lemoyne, PA - Many steps are essential to ensure Macris Chocolate’s strawberries are up to par.First, either jumbo or long-stem strawberries must be ordered and then they have to be inspected for bruises or other... more »

Shop Local Holiday Campaign Paid Off Big for Lincoln Square Retailers

Lincoln Square, IL - Lincoln Square shoppers spent big at small businesses this past holiday season.Results released Monday by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce show that spending by participants in the "Unwrap" shop-local... more »

Talking Shop…Steve Kudron of Quacker Gifts

Grand Lake, CO - Steve Kudron, co-owner with Jennifer Brown, Quacker Gift Shop, 1034 Grand Ave, Grand Lake. 970-798-8014How long have you been in business? We have been in Grand Lake for two years. Quacker... more »

Olive Juice Squeezes Happiness into Customers

Oxford, MS - There is no doubt that when someone sets foot in Oxford, Miss., they instantly feel right at home. The many unique shops along the Square give a warm welcome to visitors and... more »