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Renewed Alamo Gift Shop Reopens

San Antonio, TX - With a bit of dramatic flourish befitting the Cradle of Texas Liberty, the Alamo entered a new era Friday in the modern retail frontier, reopening its renovated and "re-imagined" gift store.... more »

Mom-Owned Business Takes Monogramming to a New Level

Hazelwood, NC - Customers have asked Katie Seymour to monogram just about everything — from the typical towels or cloth purses to the completely abstruse car mats or sports bras."There is a huge market for... more »

Spice Shop Sells Exotic Flavors by the Ounce

Miami, FL - Spice Galore's retail space in South Miami looks like a potion room from the Harry Potter books. Glass jars and transparent little bags filled with herbs and other ingredients from around the... more »

No Hiding It: Hidden Treasures Has Something for Everyone

Lawrenceburg, IN - It's called Hidden Treasures, but it could have been called A Little Bit of Everything because that's what downtown Lawrenceburg's newest store has. Just about everything you could want to give as... more »

Bloom on Broadway: Cape Boutique Offers More Than Unique Products

Cape Girardeau, MO - Coordinating paint on canvas while sipping wine with a small group of women is not how Michaelyn Ross first envisioned Tuesday nights at Bloom Studio and Gifts, 2121 Broadway, when she... more »

Vintage Candy Store Sweetens up Old Town

Fort Collins, CO - Question: Every kid dreams of owning a candy store. How did it become a reality for you?Answer: Through owning other businesses in Old Town, we got to know the market, what... more »

Buying Local For Valentine’s Day

Twin Falls, ID - With Valentine's Day just around the corner, one Twin Falls Chocolate Guru is giving you the chance to buy local for your sweetheart.Daisy's Old Time Confections in Twin Falls is home... more »

New Cooking Store in Skippack Offers Variety of Oils, Balsamics

Skippack, PA - The Land of Olive Oils and Balsamics opened just before the winter holidays in Skippack. The new shop, offering a variety of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars.Owner, Vicki Fox, said her... more »

‘Keep Calm and Shop Local’ Launches

Douglas County, GA - The Douglas County Sentinel, in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, Douglas County government, City of Douglasville, and Douglasville Main Street are working together to encourage everyone to remember... more »

A Fan of Flowers Realizes Her Dream With Buds Florist on Staten Island

Staten Island, NY - Lorraine Novelli, the owner of Buds Florist on Amboy Road since 2005, loves being surrounded by beautiful flowers but never ask her to name a favorite. "I don't have one, I... more »