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Mom and Pop Shops Key to Health of Staten Island’s West Brighton Section

Staten Island, NY - Darth Vader was there. So was John Liu, the comptroller of New York City – one of several who is campaigning to be the next mayor. What was a bit light... more »

Mum Who Suffered Illness Finds Hope in Haberdashery

Ilkley, UK - When Christine Asher's husband bought her a sewing machine, little did she know that it would lead to a new life.She had no idea that the gift - bought to cheer her... more »

Chez Jacqueline Shop Set to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Palm Coast, FL - When Jackie Hamilton opened her home accessories store in 2003, Flagler County was enjoying a housing boom that would make the community the nation's fastest growing. With an eclectic selection of... more »

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 »