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Madison Street Shoes to Open Women’s Clothing, Home Goods Shop in Forest Park

Forest Park, IL - A flurry of construction is taking place behind the giant Cat Woman posters on the storefront at 7423 Madison St in Forest Park.Jayne Boutique, a woman's apparel and home goods store,... more »

Maria Stevens Goes From Beauty Queen to Boutique Dream With the Launch of Littlejohn Fashion Shop

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK - She was the Evening Mail's golden girl of the eighties.As the city's beauty queen, Maria Stevens regularly appeared in the paper, especially when she took on the titles of Miss Aston Villa... more »

Hoping Business Takes Off

Hughestown, PA - Duryea designer Sue Guzik has conquered the common impression that artists work in cluttered, unorganized spaces.In her new studio, all of her supplies, the silverware, the china cups and bits of colored... more »

Taking a Leap — Couple’s Faith-Based Gift Business Founded Taking on Big Risks

Marietta, GA - Glory Haus husband and wife team Trey and Molly Holm have learned a lifetime of lessons in the short time since they launched their faith-based gift business.The native Texans met at the... more »

Local Shops Hope to Boost Business With Locally Developed App

Bay Roberts, NL - Brandi Gosse, a photographer from Bay Roberts, has developed a smartphone app called Shop the Rock to allow shoppers in the province to search for deals at local retailers.As a photographer,... more »

Novelty Handbags from BLT Boutique Can Liven Wardrobe

Palm Beach, FL - Bonnie Roseman's BLT boutique in Via DeMario has a distinctive collection of purses made from magazines, books, board games and album covers. Roseman said the handbags are fun, novelty items that... more »

Wood-N-Things Opens near Oakland’s Square

Oakland, IL - Longtime Oakland resident Bob Lee has opened his Wood-N-Things shop to showcase and sell crafts that he has made over the years through his wood working hobby.Lee said his stock at Wood-N-Things,... more »

Couple Have Faith in Moorpark’s Hearts of Jade Gift Shop

Moon Park, CA - A new gift shop on Moorpark's historic High Street is a leap of faith and a matter of the heart for owners Chris and Sandy Johnson.Housed in an old gas station... more »

Expanded March Boutique Brings an Individual Shopping Experience to Briarcliff Manor

Briarcliff Manor, NY - Note to all fashionistas: No need to panic at the empty space where Briarcliff Manor's March Boutique once stood. The glitzy fashion oasis hasn't gone out of business — it's just... more »

6 Reasons For You To Love Small Businesses

According to a 2012 Public Affairs Pulse Survey, 88% of adults interviewed have a favorable view of small businesses. Only 16% said the same about major corporations.Below are six reasons for you to love small... more »