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Flourish Boutique Defies Market Odds

South Bend, IN - More than 50 percent of new small businesses fail within the first five years of operation, according to the Small Business Association.Some owners run out of cash; others run out of... more »

New Gift Shop Opens, Artisan’s Palate

Temecula, CA - New business owner Pia Maffei has found a way to marry technology with her other love, gourmet food.After 25 years in the high-tech industry, Maffei, 45, opened on Monday, June 10, a... more »

Girls Night Out Gets People to Shop Local

Caldwell, NJ - The rain did not dampen shoppers from filling Caldwell businesses Thursday evening for the first ever Girls Night Out.More than 25 local businesses in Caldwell's business district kept their doors open late... more »

National Retail Federation Reports Father’s Day Spending up From Last Year

Raleigh, NC - When it comes to buying the perfect gift for dad on Father's Day, shoppers are spending a little more.The National Retail Federation reports that the average person will spend $119.84, up more... more »

Home Decor Store Opens In Monroe

Monroe, MI - Inside Looking Out, a shop featuring home decor items, custom draperies, window treatments and various home accessories, including original artwork, has opened at 415 N. Mon­roe St."Basically we are about enhancing the... more »

Phillipsburg Cash Mob Visits Thomian Gallery & Gifts

Phillipsburg, PA - A quaint Victorian shop on Phillipsburg's Main Street got a fast infusion of business today when a cash mob of shoppers arrived this afternoon, armed with $20 bills.About a half-dozen shoppers arrived... more »

Seaside Shopping a “Shore Thing” in Brant Rock

Marshfield, MA - Driving around the Esplanade several years ago, Betsy Howley noticed a storefront vacancy in the row of business structures steps away from the beach. Still cherishing memories of childhood summer visits to... more »

Family Business Thriving at Dorothy Cox Chocolates

Taunton, MA - In 1928, Mary Dorothy Cox started selling buttercrunch and other candies that she made at home at the New Bedford Dry Goods store and today, the chocolate-covered, butter brickle-style candy remains one... more »

The Art of Giving Relocates to Downtown

Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Art of Giving, one of Freeport's premiere boutique gift shops, has moved to #9 Seventeen Plaza, downtown. Conveniently located immediately across from the Post Office, the shop is a licensed... more »

Knot & Bow Stationery Studio Comes To Gowanus

Gowanus, NY - Gowanus has seen a flurry of food-related activity over the last year, what with multiple restaurants opening and the ongoing construction of Whole Foods. Now a new studio may signal the beginnings... more »