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Cash Mob to Stop at Polka Dot Pandas

Port Huron, MI - Polka Dot Pandas will be mobbed Saturday — in a good way.The store at 201 Huron Ave. is the first site of the Blue Water Community Alliance's cash mob.The concept is... more »

River Mountain Antiques & Primitives Works to Offer More Than What’s Expected

Kingsport, TN - Stepping through the door at River Mountain Antiques & Primitives, you might be struck by: 1) how much the place resembles stores in Asheville and 2) that it's not just tables and... more »

Redlands Promotion Aims to Encourage Residents to Shop Local

Redlands, CA - March Madness has hit downtown, where five businesses are working together to increase foot traffic. Shoppers who make a purchase at State Street Winery, Briskets, International Day Spa, Devi or Fleur de... more »

Shop Offers Invitation to Wedding Success

Dartmouth, NH - The gifts for sale at Folia have your name on them — literally.Specializing in personalized gifts and wedding invitations, this small shop is deceiving from the outside. The array of items inside... more »

Ill. Community Rallies to Save Treasured Toy Store

Edwardsville, IL - Set off by a purple exterior that would make Barney the Dinosaur beam, the Once Upon a Toy store in Edwardsville always took pride in a hands-on attitude that encouraged children to... more »

Cash Mobbing Local Stores

Mason City, IA - When Natasha Wright got word of the idea to "Cash Mob" a business, she knew she had to do it. "We're all just going to spend money at a locally owned... more »

Store Owner Searches for the Eclectic in Art and Clothes

Fort Walton Beach, FL - Nikki Lyons specializes in the unique.When she opened Artesano Hand Made Jewels three years ago, her goal was to offer customers an eclectic mix of jewelry, pottery, clothing and other... more »

Clevedon Gift Shop Wilfred and Alice Offers Everything From Jewellery and Clocks to Toys and Cards

Clevedon, UK - Family is clearly at the heart of pretty gift shop Wilfred and Alice. The charming Clevedon boutique is the creation of husband and wife team Nathan and Julia Jakeways; Julia's mother and... more »

The Cottage Gets New Look, Merchandise

Severna Park, MD - Those who frequent The Cottage in Park Plaza often have probably noticed that the local shop has a new look, as well as some new products.On March 3, the Severna Park... more »

My Sassie’ Boutique: Upscale in Crenshaw Square

Los Angeles, CA - In this shop, you'll find it's never to late to be sassy..."In my shop [we say], 'sing like nobody's listening and dance like nobody's watching,' and that's what I consider being... more »