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Signature CanvasMakers Opens Nautical Shop in Phoebus

Hampton, VA - Signature CanvasMakers celebrated moving into its own building in Phoebus and opening a maritime gift shop in March."We moved a whole block," said Charlene Clark, who owns the marine canvas shop with... more »

Von Z Boutique Opening Soon in Bucktown

Bucktown, IL - After launching her private clothing line, Cotton Candy Couture, in 2012, Lake View resident Jenna Zielbauer is bringing it to a storefront in Bucktown this summer.Von Z will celebrate its grand opening... more »

Über Boutique Owners to Open Separate Stores in Broad Ripple

Indianapolis, IN - Fans of über boutique in Broad Ripple and Carmel can look forward to the opening of a new Broad Ripple home decor and clothing store.Heidi Woodman — in another nod to her... more »

Aladdin’s Cave Of Trendy Treasures

Clevedon, UK - Tucked away down a lane behind Clevedon's clock tower, Souk is an enticing boutique offering gifts, jewellery and accessories for the home. The shop, a favourite with locals who love to buy... more »

Local Antique Dealer Takes Over Wild Rose

Fergus Falls, MN - The little flower shop on the corner has a new home. Just over a week ago, local antique dealer and businessman Richard "Herby" Herbrandson purchased Wild Rose Floral and Gifts, a... more »

Happiness is Cozy Pair of Gift Shops in Stone Harbor, Ocean City

Stone Harbor, NJ - John Settelen and his wife, Kathy, had no experience in retail before opening the gift and clothing stores Onni in Ocean City and Stone Harbor. Settelen had spent a career as... more »

Tortuga Designs the Place for Homemade Jewelry, Gifts

Mt. Juliet, TN - If you love homemade jewelry and interesting gifts and antiques, Tortuga Designs Jewelry & Gift Shop is the place for you.Open in April, Tortuga is filled to the brim with homemade... more »

Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur? 48% of Americans, That’s Who

Despite all the challenges small businesses have faced in the past five years, seven out of ten of entrepreneurs would start their businesses all over again. Not only that, almost half of all Americans are... more »

ShoppingTown Gift Shop Adds More Vendors in Larger Space

Dewitt, NY - The We Are Made in CNY gift store at ShoppingTown Mall keeps getting bigger.Susann Panek opened the shop in a small space next to GNC in November. At the time, she was... more »

In Cape Girardeau Boutiques, Items are Hand-Picked at Markets Coast to Coast

Cape Girardeau, MO - If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, small businesses are the way to go. In downtown Cape Girardeau, you won't find trucks delivering clothing and jewelry en masse. Instead, store... more »