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Friends of UPMC Altoona Open New Gift Shop at Station Medical Center

Altoona, PA - Patients, visitors and employees at UPMC Altoona at Station Medical Center have an opportunity to buy postage stamps, the daily newspaper, gourmet-flavored Keurig coffees, locally produced specialty baked goods and candies at... more »

Last Minute Christmas Shoppers Boost Small Business Sales

Charlotte, NC - With a late Black Friday this year and Christmas falling on a Wednesday, plenty of last minute shoppers were out in Charlotte, Monday.Typically when you think of Christmas shopping, big retail chains... more »

New Kennebunk Clothing Store Wants Women to Find ‘Style that Motivates You’

Kennebunk, ME - A new women’s clothing store is bringing unique finds to Main Street.“I’ve always been interested in fashion and having a different style,” said Lauren Helliwell, who opened Restless Threads at 22 Main... more »

Customers are Friends in Medford Main Street Boutique

Medford, NJ - After 10 years and two moves, Angela Cocivera and Nadine Garber have found a forever home for their women’s clothing and accessories boutique, Girlfriends on Main.“We have operated our store in two... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Boutique Offers Unique Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes

Urbandale, IA - Women who enjoy boutique shopping and finding one-of-a-kind pieces or novelty items can check out B Posh Boutique in Urbandale.Manager Gina Owen said the staff at B Posh Boutique strives to make... more »

Snow? Short Shopping Season? No Problem

Milford, MA - As the number of shopping days before Christmas has quickly dwindled to three, many MetroWest and Milford small business owners are gearing up for the final rush of shoppers after a successful... more »

Staten Island New Business: Lollipop Couture Offers High-end Clothing for Kids

Staten Island, NY - A self-proclaimed avid shopper, Giovanna Carlucci loved buying clothing for her four children at local boutiques."My daughters were always complimented on the clothes they wore that I purchased at (the former)... more »

Store’s Goal: Keep Fashion in Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK - In a city where clothing options are mostly limited to big-box retailers, outdoor outfitters and grocery stores, it can be hard to stand out.That's why Adrienne McGee, a 30-year-old Fairbanks native, opened... more »

Two Campaigns Seek Followers to “Shop Local”

VA - For several years, my husband and I have bought our family members Christmas and Hanukkah gifts from Feridies, the peanut processor and retailer based in Courtland.We send a holiday pack of three cans... more »

Rhode Islanders Find Joy and Convenience In Shopping Locally

Providence, RI - Patrick Heller enjoys shopping about as much as he does getting his teeth drilled.But on Saturday afternoon, during the last holiday shopping weekend of a shortened season, his wife, Jo Lee, 49,... more »