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Pop-Up Stores Are Way More Than Low-Budget Halloween Emporiums Now

If old-time department stores were comprehensive, mom-and-pop stores friendly and big-box always low price, what kind of message does pop-up retail whisper into the ear of today's customer? "New, fun, something different," says Wharton marketing... more »

SweetPea – a Unique Boutique

Rohnert Park, CA - It was one of those warm May or June nights back in 1987, when a small group of senior women decided they'd like to open up a store to sell their... more »

Shop Local: Keepsake Boxes, Albums and Frames For Special Occasions

Dallas, TX - Fabric has always been a vital part of life for designer Jan Sevadjian. Her office shows the evidence. Boxes of cloth cover every inch of shelves, desk and floor. Textile samples and... more »

Children’s Boutique Offers Organic Mattresses, Bedding

Midland, TX - When Terri Schroeta's children, Maddi, now 10, and Major, 6, were younger, as a new mom she wanted only fire retardant items in her home. But looking back, she realizes how many... more »

Cash Mobs Boosting Business in Cleveland Hts., Shaker Hts.

Cleveland, OH - With the current state of the economy, some small mom-and-pop stores have been struggling to sell products and increase profit. But with a recent trend of cash mobs, these stores have been... more »

New Gift Shop Features Locally-made Goods

Minneapolis, MN - Doodle Bird Design + Gifts, which opened on May 10 in South Minneapolis, focuses on locally made goods.Owner Kristin Knych, who is also a graphic designer, says she went that route because,... more »

Boutique Offers What Women Want

Tampa, FL - Lori Werner and Kim Davis can spot a confused husband from a mile away.Lori Werner, co-owner of Simply Elegant in Westchase, and staff member Kim Davis know that their shop, which sells... more »

Vintage Retail Space Gorgeous Gerties Opens on West Street, Dorking

Dorking, UK - AN EXCITING new retail concept opened with a 1950s flourish in Dorking this weekend. Gorgeous Gerties is a tearoom and traditional sweet shop, but customers wandering upstairs will discover a gift store... more »

New Pet Boutique Will Also Help Area Animal Rescues

Lincoln Park, IL - Greta Glimm has always hoped to merge her passion for animals with her business background.Now, 11 years after graduating from DePaul University, she finally has. Dog & Kitty in the City,... more »

Charming ‘Madame Hatter’ Joins Downtown Sumner

Sumner, WA - Ever since she could remember, Kim Lee said she had a passion for interior design and home décor. Now, Lee is the proud owner of Madame Hatter, the new home décor and... more »