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Toy Stores Differentiating Selves From Big Boxes With Unique Product, Community Ties

Independent shops aim to stay relevantFaced with the migration of consumers to the Internet or to large retailers for discounts, North Jersey independent toy store owners are focusing on specialization and the personal touch to... more »

Viroqua General Store Focuses on Local Products

Viroqua, WI - Miranda Pollock-Raymond and her partner, Chris Pollock-Raymond, raise herbs, carrots, tomatoes, trout, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and turkeys on their 16-acre Under a Rock Farm near La Farge.That’s also where Miranda... more »

40 Under Forty: Ren Dschaak, Owner, Ren’s Purl Yarn Boutique

Billings, MT - Ren’s Purl Yarn Boutique stays open evenings so customers can come in for classes or just to chat while they stitch and purl.And despite what you may have heard about who picks... more »

New Vintage Shop Holds Odds ‘n’ Ends For Everyone

Wyandotte, MI - Noreen Rivier loves collecting odds and ends, one-of-a-kind clothing and vintage items, so she decided to turn that passion into a business.Now n Then opened last November in Wyandotte and held a... more »

Shop Local: Good Community Strategy

Shop local programs are a nationwide trend that continues to grow as communities realize the importance of an ability to take control of their own local economy. It takes work from people like you and... more »

Deborah’s Boutique Receives Award for Service, Selection

Marshall, TX - Deborah’s Boutique was recently awarded the Sterling Silver status in the Vera Bradley Rewards program due to its excellent service, selection and memorable shopping experience.The Vera Bradley Rewards program includes a comprehensive... more »

Candy Hearts: Sarah’s Candies Sweetens up Valentine’s Day

Sioux City, IA - Nothing says Valentine's Day more than something's that's been double-dipped in chocolate.Or at least that's the opinion of Michelle Gehrke-Herwynen, who took over ownership of Sarah's Candies -- a business founded... more »

Cape Coral Hospital Gift Shop Chief Has Big Plans

Cape Coral, FL - The new person in the Coral Tree Gift Shop at Cape Coral Hospital is its new manager, David Beilein.David took over management effective Jan. 6, succeeding its longtime manager, Odette Santos,... more »

A Shop That Feels Like Grandma’s

Blue Springs, MO - Once you open the door to the new Genevieve's location, a cozy bungalow located at 1404 West Main in downtown Blue Springs, your senses go into overdrive.There is the creative urge;... more »

Pop Up Shop in Bexleyheath Broadway to Stay Open After Successful Christmas

Bexleyheath, UK - A POP UP shop in Bexleyheath set up as a temporary showcase for three fledgling businesses has proved so popular with shoppers that its doors will remain open.The women behind the three... more »