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Sioux City Shops Gear up for Small Business Saturday

Sioux City, IA - Surrounded by boxes bursting with scarves, Lori Stekl wondered where she would stash the sashes – more than 100 of them in all.The owner of Funkalicious Boutique, 409 Pearl St., is... more »

Small Businesses Fill Niche, Sell Quality Products Not Found at Large Retailers

Marshfield, WI - When Kim Hartley opened her used bookstore in the downtown shopping district of Marshfield, she never expected to be busy during the holiday shopping season.“I thought no one would want to buy... more »

Small Business Saturday Set for Tybee Shopping

Tybee, GA - For Tybee Island, maintaining its unique identity in the face of a changing world has never been an issue.“Visitors always tell us that they don’t see beach communities like this anymore,” said... more »

Area Businesses Team to Promote Local Holiday Shopping

Libby, MT - Life in Montana almost inevitably includes long drives. Many shoppers will travel to Kalispell or beyond for holiday items, but those looking for local options are in luck. Five years ago, Allen... more »

Business Gives art*cetera Owner Opportunity to Put Passions to Use

Hattiesburg, MS - Whether you’re after a unique gift, a piece of art or local music, odds are Tasha Messer has just what you’re looking for at art*cetera.Located at 6628 U.S. 98 in Hattiesburg, art*cetera... more »

Red Barn Offers Gifts, Home Decor

Waunakee, WI - A new shop has moved into the Murphy Mill off of Main Street, and its wares seem to fit the building’s ambiance.John and Vicky Schroeder opened the Red Barn Company Store recently... more »

Sisters Launch New Gift Shop in Skipton

Skipton, UK - Two sisters have got together to open a gift and card shop on Victoria Square, Skipton.Julie Wilmore and Louise Smith, who are in their 30s, have launched Adora Gift – named after... more »

Pop Up Holiday Shop to Feature Hand-made Gifts in Oak Park

Oak Park, IL - Locally-sourced gifts are popping up this holiday season at a new shop in Downtown Oak Park offering works by more than 20 local artisans.The Pop Up Holiday Shop, opening Nov. 15,... more »

New Jewelry Store Targets Younger Audience in Stillwater

Stillwater, MN - A new jewelry store in downtown Stillwater is trying to cater to a younger, less traditional audience.Allure by Greaton’s, which opened at the end of October at 421 Main Street, doesn’t feel... more »

Ventnor Shop Offers Affordable Items

Ventnor, NJ - Business: Mrs. B’s BoutiqueOwner: Sonny Bucceroni, of Atlantic CityLocation: 6411 Ventnor Ave., VentnorStarted: 2011Employees: 1 full time, 1 part timePhone: 609-449-8159Mrs. B’s Boutique is different for several reasons. People who would like... more »