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‘Lots of Sweet Sparkles’ in Accessories at Pretty Poppy

Portsmouth, NH - Karen Hayes and Betsy Montgomery opened their first Pretty Poppy store in Newburyport, Mass., in July 2012. This past November, they opened their second store in the former home of Hoyt's Office... more »

The Buzz: Christy’s Boutique Offers Tutus, Hair Bows, Purses

Great Falls, MT - Christy Blee opened Christy’s Boutique on 9th Street in the fall of 2012 for several reasons.She’d enjoyed working in the medical field, but said she always wanted to run her own... more »

Popcorn Asylum Opens on Lincoln Ave. With Corn Syrup-Free, Artisan Popcorn

Lakeview, IL - A former attorney has dropped his law briefs to open a shop in Lakeview to sell what he's calling artisan popcorn. The secret to the label? Real butter and no corn syrup,... more »

The Eyrie Gift Shop to Move to New Location in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town

Ypsilanti, MI - Janette Rook has found great success with The Eyrie gift shop since opening in Ypsilanti's Depot Town in 2012.In a matter of days, Rook will be moving her Michigan-focused shop to a... more »

Lifestyle Shop a “Magic Box”

Tucson, AZ - What better place to buy feel-good gifts for your home than in, well, a home?NoneSuch Home, a lifestyle shop, sells special trinkets right out of a renovated home on the edge of... more »

Wyckoff Family Opens Boutique that Donates Proceeds to Cancer Patients

Wyckoff, NJ - A Wyckoff family recently opened a new shop in the township that they say will give the community a new way to give back.‘All is Well’ opened on Everett Avenue in November,... more »

Business Profile: Primitive Corner Offers Unique Merchandise

Anderson, IN - A small business specializing in primitive home and office décor has opened on the north side of the city.The Primitive Corner, 5005 N. State Road 9, is packed with custom made items... more »

New Shop Focuses on Creativity, Teamwork

Liberty, MO - There’s a new place to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind repurposed home décor, antiques and local crafts in Liberty.Stone Cottage opened Jan. 8 in the Shops at Corbin Mill at 131 S. Water... more »

The Buzz: Retailers Report Holiday Sales

Fox Cities, WI - Retailers around the country began reporting their Christmas results last week, ranging from a disappointing dip — Best Buy’s stores were down almost 1 percent, for example — to a modest... more »

Ambiance of Polish Pottery Shop Reflects Owner’s Heritage

Harker Heights, TX - A quaint old-world atmosphere greets every visitor who enters Tru Blu Polish Pottery & Gift Boutique in Harker Heights. Soft music filters through the air and handcrafted bowls, plates and glassware... more »