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Shop Local for the Holidays

Walker, MN - As we all begin to create our holiday shopping lists, let’s take a moment to consider the importance of our local businesses and shopping at them.According to several national studies, for every... more »

A Decade Old, The Rusty Bucket Still a Downtown Apex Staple

Apex, NC - Hidden in a cabinet amid merchandise at The Rusty Bucket is a paper bag labeled “Riley’s candy.”Riley was 3 when she accompanied her mother on a shopping trip and couldn’t decide on... more »

Loose Leaf Tea Store Opens in Highland

Highland, MI - Lisa Detkowski, owner and operator of the The Tea Store and More, a Michigan-made company has settled into a perfect spot in Highland.Detkowski, also owner of The Plum Door Tea Company, has... more »

Local Business Spotlight:Boutique Caters to Women of Central Iowa

West Des Moines,IA - For one-of-a-kind clothing items and the latest in accessories and gift items, check out Bella Boutique.Victoria Jorgenson bought Bella Boutique in Sioux Falls, S.D., 10 years ago. When her husband accepted... more »

AmEx Prepping for Holidays

New York, NY - American Express Co. is largely viewed as an upscale charge card company, but it’s increasingly on the pulse of what’s going on with small business.With the holidays approaching, AmEx will focus... more »

Harmony’s Eye Kandy Boutique Clothing & Accessories Offers Sweet Fashion Treats

Harmony, PA - Kandy Barkley has an eye for fashion.Her vision is seen, not only through the name of her store, Eye Kandy Boutique Clothing & Accessories, but also in the merchandise she selects.This hidden... more »

New Decor Store in New Concord Filled With Everything ‘Tami Loves…’

New Concord, OH - A home decor store -- brimming with everything from new and painted furniture to candles, lamps and antiques -- has settled into a cozy shop in the village."Tami Loves ...," defined... more »

Fashion Fueled by Passion

Carmel Valley, CA - Ronda Chowaiki opened Ronda’s Closet, a women’s clothing and accessories store, at the Piazza Carmel Shopping Center in Carmel Valley nine years ago. We talked to her about how she inspires... more »

Toy Shop Aims to Keep Downtown “Young at Heart”

Klamath Falls, OR - Julie Thomson was waiting to find the perfect location for her business and now she believes she has done just that.Thomson, owner of Young at Heart Toys, 628 Main St., recently... more »

Things Local Retailers Should Do for Happy Holidays

Killeen, TX - Truly Texas, a gift shop in the Killeen Mall, started making plans in January for an additional 1,900-square-foot holiday store, which opened Thursday.“We set up an additional holiday store every year,” said... more »