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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 »

Hip Children’s Boutique Breathes Retail Life Into North Pine

Long Beach, CA - Sitting on a vintage pedal car inside his boutique, his bow tie neatly arranged below his thick rimmed glasses and cabbie cap, Rajh Kirch recites the odyssey that lead him to... more »

Local Toy Shop Brings Fun, Imagination to Plymouth

Plymouth, MI - Charles Dare, co-owner of Genuine Toy Co. in Plymouth, started his business as a way to make ends meet in a tough economy."Like so many others who found themselves at a crossroads... more »

Downtown Stuart to Launch ‘Shop Local’ Campaign

Stuart, FL - Downtown Stuart will officially launch its new shop local campaign next week. Shop Local | Shop Smart is an awareness campaign designed to educate shoppers about the benefits of shopping and dining... more »

Cash Mob Scheduled at North Shore’s Thrive

Chattanooga, TN - The North Shore's Thrive Café and Boutique will be the location of Tuesday's cash mob, which is a River City Company event aimed at boosting sales and support at downtown businesses."We chose... more »

Gift Shop Aims for Eclectic Mix of Merchandise

Fairhaven, MA - A few key components are enough to make a business unique, and easily differentiate it from the rest.That's the case with Robin's Village Barn, where owner Robin Botelho does her best to... more »

Simply Shabby Chic Offers Variety of Unique Items

Sumter, SC - Shopping for the person who has everything recently got easier in Sumter. Simply Shabby Chic opened at 540 Bultman Drive in late December. "I thought it would be a great idea to... more »