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Looking for Perfection in New Sweet Shop Venture

Toddington, UK - Sweet Perfection, based in High Street, Toddington, was opened on Saturday by Joanne Payne and her partner Jack.It is an old fashioned sweet shop with jars, sweets from the past and handmade... more »

Clintonville’s Throwback Candy Store Brings Back Sweet Memories

Clintonville, OH - Her candy shop isn’t the modern sort: Mary Rodgers sells no Hershey bars, no 3 Musketeers.“But you can get a Zagnut or a Clark,” said Rodgers, who for the past three years... more »

‘Neighborhood Champions’ Rally Support for Small Business Saturday

With less than a month to go, small businesses across the country are starting to gear up for Small Business Saturday, one of their busiest days of the year.To help businesses prepare for this year's... more »

The Good News for Small Retailers Is That Shoppers Love You

Small retailers have lots of concerns this holiday season: A shorter than normal holiday shopping period, fallout from the government shutdown affecting consumers’ confidence and spending, and competition from big-box and online retailers with more... more »

The White Bunny Boutique Offers Warm, Fuzzy Feeling

Lexington, NC - Because of their love of children, a mother and her twin daughters have opened a new children's boutique on South Main Street.Susan Bryan and her daughters, Brooke Bryan and Jordan Bryan Knott,... more »

Shoppers Challenge to Keep Trade Local

Coventry, UK - Use it or lose it - that’s the message from business leaders who are again urging more people across Coventry and Warwickshire to ‘Keep Trade Local’.According to experts, for every £1 spent... more »

New Gift Boutique Opens in Charles Town

Charles Town, WV - Shoppers looking for unique gifts, home decor and gourmet food from local sources have a new shop to explore.Et Cetera, located at 130 W. Washington Street, opened Friday afternoon and celebrated... more »

A New Look for Islander’s Enterprise

West Palm Beach, FL - When Cathy Flagg’s daughters started high school in 1997, the long-time Palm Beacher saw that her stay-at-home-mom days were numbered.“I’m not a good empty-nester,” said Flagg, explaining the reason for... more »

Rustic Corner a ‘Go-to’ Spot

Charles City, IA - From humble beginnings in 2007, The Rustic Corner has turned into a major attraction in Charles City.The home decor/arts and crafts store now is located in a 10,000-square-foot two-story building on... more »

Oshkosh Woman Turns Frying Experience into Breading Mix Start-up

Oshkosh, WI - Oshkosh resident Vickie Frank has no shortage of experience cooking what family members catch.Growing up, Frank said her father would take her trout fishing up in the Iron River area. When she... more »