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Cupcake Shop Bursting With Business

Houma, LA - Two and a half years ago a prominent local businessman tried a cupcake prepared by Eve Melancon.His first reaction was uttering “OMG”, shorthand for oh my goodness. His second was to tell... more »

More Than Monkey Business: Eclectic Collectibles Found in New Water Street Shop

Henderson, NV - With earrings designed from deer antlers made by an Alaskan Eskimo and pens hand-carved by woodcrafters, The Purple Monkey features an assortment of items from local art vendors.“We like to think ‘unique’... more »

Honley Jewellery Shop Zebra Really Sparkles

Westgate, UK - A retail outlet named Zebra has earned its stripes – as winner of the Tidy Trader Award for Honley.The award, which is made by Holme Valley Parish Council, was presented to June... more »

Grandma Josie’s Candy Shop’s Coming to Clock Tower Square

Monroe, CT - Donelle Toner always had a sweet tooth. While growing up in Trumbull, her favorite candy was the Skybar, a chocolate bar with sections filled with peanut butter, caramel and marshmallow. When hosting... more »

Oak Park Merchants See Benefits of Shop-Local Holiday Promotion

Oak Park, IL - Downtown Oak Park doled out nearly $45,000 in rebates through its shop-local holiday promotion, putting this year's effort on track with last year's record numbers, according to the business association's director.During... more »

Bossier City Shop Gets Funky

Bossier City, LA - Funky Fleur de Lis, a boutique that opened its doors in Bossier City in July, is bringing New Orleans flair to the area.“We carry many personalized items and other unique things... more »

Brain Shop Board Games Teach Tablet Generation a Thing or Two

Dublin, IE - IN an era of tablets and computers, and even just plain old sudoku, the humble board game can sometimes be seen as a thing of the past. Entrepreneur Conor Brady, however, would... more »

Sam Bass Boutique a Unique Mix of New and Old

Round Rock, TX - A little past the railroad tracks heading west on Sam Bass, there is a store designed to take customers back decades or view unique items created recently.Threads Urban Collective Boutique, owned... more »

Shark Mountain Coffee Co. Swimming Into a New Market

Charlottesville, VA - Shark Mountain Coffee Co., an independent shop that’s been in business less than a year, is swimming into a new market — locally made gourmet chocolate bars.The shop, which is in the... more »

Women Opening New Boutiques in Scranton, Mirroring National Trend

Scranton, PA - Young Northeast Pennsylvania natives with a flare for fashion are bringing their businesses to Scranton, mirroring a national trend where women are increasingly at the forefront of successful businesses."So many people in... more »