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Local Salinas Boutique Is Put on Wheels

Salinas, CA - Sweet Envy Fashion Boutique has been in Oldtown Salinas for about a year. The owner, Diana Guzman, said sales weren't where they should be, so she decided to hit the streets, literally.... more »

Lou’s Seaside Florals Loves Its New Location

Pinellas Beaches, FL - Lou’s Florist & Wine Garden has merged with Seaside Florals at the Don Cesar Hotel to become Lou’s Seaside Florals. Owners John and Kim Lovell once operated their own respective shops... more »

Shoppers and Store Owners React to Amazon Sales Tax

Marietta, GA - Many shoppers in metro Atlanta said while they don't like to pay taxes, they understand why Georgia is now forcing Amazon to charge sales tax on internet purchases. "When you buy something,... more »

Unique Soda and Candy Shop Opens in Tyler

Tyler, TX - f you're looking for a real life ‘candy land,’ or a time capsule back to the 1950’s, a new soda-pop and candy store, Rocket Fizz, in Tyler is the place to go.... more »

Fair Trade Fashion

Edwardsville, IL - When customers of Plowsharing Crafts bring home an intricately carved statue or a blanket bursting with color, they are not only making the world a prettier place, but a better place, as... more »

Marion Pottery Studio is a Genuine ‘Hands-On’ Business

Marion, MA - You might say that pottery runs in the family for the Graingers.Maybe it's the antique Grainger china from England that hangs on the wall of their Marion pottery shop, made by the... more »

Artful Shopper: New Age Metaphysical Shop Sells Crystals From all Over the World

Cape Coral, FL - Talking shop with Lori Crawford, owner of The Way of Positive Change in Cape Coral.“The Way of Positive Change is a New Age metaphysical shop,” said Crawford.The store is at 4419... more »

Success Story: Fort Myers Boutique a Passion Turned into Business

Fort Myers, FL - Pati Kujawa turned her passion into a business.“If you’re going to do something, and you really want to make it work, I think that going with your passion is the way... more »

Milford Gift Shop Focused on Organic, Recycled Products

Milford, CT - From sandals made of recycled plastic to bamboo-based socks to paraben-free candles, everything at Most Naturally is mostly natural.Owner Tina Giammarco recently opened her shop carrying local, U.S.-made, fair trade and recycled... more »

Turning Recycled Sails into Nautical totes, Portland’s Sea Bags Looks to Expand Amid an Ocean of Success

Portland, ME - The classic canvas tote has symbolized Maine for decades. But in the last few years, another bag is starting to dominate.Sea Bags, made of recycled sail and nautical line, are crafted in... more »