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With More Space, Southern Charm Hopes to Grow

Cary, NC - Last fall, gifts crafted by local artists filled every spot of the floor and walls in Southern Charm Gift Boutique at Cary Towne Center. Owner Noreen Bartley finally had to turn away... more »

Boutique owner Finds Calling With New Shop

Sumter, SC - It may have been a winding road, but Hayden Hayes Boutique owner Chrystal Mims said she has finally found her calling. "This is what I dreamed of doing," she said, sitting amid... more »

New Gift Shop to Feature Michigan-Made Products

Ypsilanti, MI - Call it a revolution. Businesses like Starbucks and McDonalds are found on almost every street corner in the U.S. and expand throughout the globe to locations such as China and Japan. The... more »

Launch Weekend Success for New High Street Shop

Harborough, UK - An opening weekend at a new home furnishings store on Harborough's High Street proved a great success.Anne Barber has opened In Heaven at Home at number 30 High Street - formerly home... more »

New Gift Kiosk Now Open at Concord Visitors Center

Concord, MA - With Concord Hand Designs soon closing its doors Concord residents, visitors and the volunteers who work at the Concord Visitor Center have been asking, "Where will we go for Concord gifts and... more »

Success Story: Sunny Fort Myers Clothing Shop Still grows

Fort Myers, FL - Kal Bhatnager has grown her Florida-focused boutique by listening to customers.When opening Cotton Daze in August of 2011, she mainly had cotton clothing and a variety of sundresses and skirts. Then,... more »

Small Local Businesses Can Compete with Online Retailers

Every owner of a small retail business in America has had this happen: Customers walk into your store, check out your merchandise, then go online to buy the items more cheaply.They try on shoes to... more »

Boutique Brings High Fashion to Alexandria

Alexandria, IN - Name of business: Bella Ava Studio & DesignsLocation: 301 N. Harrison Street, AlexandriaOwner: Beth CannellOpened: September 2012 more »

New Gift Shop to Open in Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas, KY - For Fort Thomas resident Barb Thomas, giving a gift is about more than just spending money on someone.The thought and consideration that goes into picking out the perfect item is what... more »

Local Mob Guilty of Organized Commerce

Richmond, VA - A local mob is still adding muscle after its first year.The RVA Patronage Mob, which recruits shoppers to bombard a different local business every three weeks, has helped drive more than $24,000... more »