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Vintage Home Decor Shop Moves to La Grange

La Grange, IL - After three years as an online business and one year in Brookfield, a vintage shop is moving to La Grange.Nest Vintage Modern opened May 4 at 26 S. La Grange Road,... more »

The Chocolate Ladies Share The Sweet Life

Talbott, TN - Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolates and candies from The Chocolate Ladies.Rita Key, co-ownerName/product: The Chocolate LadiesLocation: 107 Lakeshore Road, Talbott, Tenn.Contact: www.thechocolateladies.com, 423-736-0640Number of employees: TwoHow did your company get... more »

Steph’s Stuff Finds New Home For Its Toys

East Hampton, NY - After 18 years on Newtown Lane in East Hampton Village, Steph's Stuff has moved, but not too far away.The toy store and gift shop is now located in a bright, airy... more »

We’re Spending More on Mom this Mother’s Day, Retail Groups Say

This Mother's Day, moms are getting more love than last year—sometimes even from those who aren't their children.Ninety-two percent of Americans plan to celebrate Mother's Day this year, according to a survey conducted by Brand... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique

Lemont, IL - Name: Kim and Amber PetersCompany: Aurora Rose, A Unique BoutiqueTitle: OwnersLocation: LemontFounded: 2011How did the business come to be? Handcrafted items have always been a part of our lives. When the economy... more »

It’s Not Just Small Business Week, It’s a Movement

Philadelphia, PA - There is nothing small about the giant impact small businesses have on our region. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Greater Philadelphia's local economy, and play an instrumental role in our region's... more »

Mole Hole Glad to Be Back in Spotlight

Charlotte, NC - Marty Medlin was stunned: The notice said she had three months to vacate the space.She'd run her specialty gift shop franchise, The Mole Hole, for 25 years in that spot, beside the... more »

A Pembroke Boutique Store With an Artistic Twist

Pembroke, MA - Boston's South End, Newbury Street and Harvard Square were just a few of the shopping hot spots Gretchen Jones frequented while living in Boston during her 20s and 30s. Though her taste... more »

Unique Gifts to Be Found at Two Blessings

Montgomery, AL - The creator of the Faceless Angels line has opened Two Blessings Gift Boutique in the PepperTree shopping center in east Montgomery.Donnie Sasser offers not only the Faceless Angels items available in more... more »

Years of Beads and Things: Ann Goessel Celebrates More Than a Quarter Century in Business

Fairbanks, AK - Many people would likely miss Beads and Things on Second Avenue, but in July Athabascan store owner Ann Goessel is celebrating her store's 26th year in business. Goessel and her clerk and... more »