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Christie’s Quilting Boutique: A Destination for Crafty Types

Norwalk, CT - ChristiesQuiltingBoutique.com has everything an avid quilter needs, but you don't even need to know how to thread a needle to plan a project in Christie Ruiz's new shop at 176 Main Street... more »

Barkway Welcomes New Vintage Gift Shop

Barkway, UK - A new shop selling antiques and vintage items has opened its doors in Barkway.More than 100 people visited Flapperfortunes Antiques & Gift Emporium on the inaugural night on the High Street.It was... more »

Downtown ‘Gift of G.A.B’ Helps Create an Identity

Goshen, IN - The shops in downtown Goshen are considered special gifts to Michele Fanfair-Steury and she’s the proud owner of one of them.The Gift of G.A.B., Goshen’s Alternative Boutique, has been open for business... more »

Retro Treats For Kids & Adults

Fallbrook, CA - Fallbrook’s cozy village atmosphere seems ideal for Retro Candy & Toys, a throwback shop specializing in hard-to-find sweets and gifts. Owner Rick Hill told us what it’s been like to be the... more »

Hotheads Pepper Store is a Spicy Little Shop

Muncie, IN - As Daphine Craig approached with the small, rounded bottle in her outstretched hand, you were almost tempted to back away.After all, the stuff inside it was Get Bitten Black Mamba hot sauce.As... more »

Slogan Helps Keep Holiday Shopping Local

Helena, MT - After weeks of frantic ordering, restocking and gift wrapping, local retailers were finally able to take a breath Thursday and Friday to reflect on the holiday season.According to Carly Garrison of Downtown... more »

Boutiques Seek the Unique, Distinctive for Clientele

Bridgeville, PA - Nancy Gilmore and Venetia Torre are fashionistas.They own boutiques two miles apart and bring style and a sense of chic to an area of the South Hills you might not think of... more »

Business Q&A: Sisters Open up Baby Boutique

Aberdeen, SD - Q: Where are you from? A: We were born and raised in Denver, Colo. Moved to Groton during our high school years, where our mother’s family is from. Ali now lives in... more »

Downtown Businesses Report Solid Sales this Year

Stevens Point, WI - J.D. Manville said he didn’t get around to closing his store until 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, well past its posted closing time of 3 p.m.Manville, the owner of JadeCo Stamp &... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Doylestown Flowers and Gifts

Doylestown, PA - We're asking business owners in and around Doylestown to tell us about themselves. Today, we're featuring of Doylestown Flowers and GiftsBusiness: Doylestown Flowers and GiftsAddress: 15 Clemens Road, Doylestown more »