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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 »

Belfast Entrepreneur Set for London Pop-up Shop Success

Belfast, UK - A Belfast entrepreneur is set to sell her stationery products at a month-long pop-up shop in London after carving out a new life for herself in Northern Ireland.Louise Firinne grew up in... more »

Detroit Mom-and-Pop Launches ‘Passport’ for Small Business Saturday

Detroit, MI - On November 30, many small businesses across the country will participate in the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, a holiday shopping event (think Black Friday for small retailers) designed to bring attention... more »

Totem Supply Co. Focusing on Independent Artists, Handmade Products

Chillicothe, OH - A new business will open its doors downtown Friday evening, appealing to a “younger, hipper demographic.”Totem Supply Co., at 11 W. Second St., is co-owned by Emily Boggs, Cynthia Davis, Cassidy Dawn... more »

Local Store With Old-Fashioned Shopping

Pryor, OK - For those wanting an old-fashioned Christmas, Sandusky's in Pryor is the place to shop.“A lot of people still want a simple, traditional family Christmas,” said owner Les Sandusky. “Don't get me wrong,... more »

All That JAS Boutique Celebrates 10 Years in Elon

Elon, NC - In November 2003, Michaelle Graybeal decided to pursue her passion for creation by opening All That JAS, a boutique store offering unique apparel and customized merchandise to fit individual styles.Ten years and... more »

Sherman Says: Small Business Saturday Should Be a Weekly Routine for Local Shoppers

Buffalo, NY - The retail marketplace has evolved a great deal in the last decade, with more and more consumers opting to place orders online or direct all of their dollars to “big box” stores,... more »

Apple Valley Gifts Marks 30 Years in La Crescent

La Crescent, MN - It has been 30 years since Ellen and Jim Mades opened what today is Apple Valley Gifts, now at 329 Main St. in downtown La Crescent.They opened Apple Valley Antiques and... more »

Lula Bells Recognized as Business of the Month

Jerseyville, IL - Lula Bells has been recognized as the Jersey County Business Association Business of the Month for October.November proves to be just as exciting for the gift shop, as well. On Nov. 7,... more »