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Heights Craft Stores Foster ‘Shop Local’ Effort

Houston, TX - Some Heights shops are basing their businesses on support of local artists and artisans eager to take advantage of the community's eclectic retail climate and high-end clientele.Sparrow and the Nest and Roundtable... more »

Modern Bird: From Home-Made to Boutique

Philadelphia, PA - When Laura Flavin moved to Philadelphia with her husband in 2009, she didn't originally plan on opening her own store for Modern Bird.Flavin, a silversmith who creates and sells her own jewelry... more »

America The Beautiful Country Store Opens in Collinsville

Collinsville, CT - The eclectic mix of commerce and culture that makes Collinsville unique was joined by America The Beautiful Country Store last week, offering Amish-made hardwood furniture and home decor, candles, pottery and other... more »

Cash Mob Descends on Books & Co. Resulting in Store’s Most Successful Day

Hamden, CT - Saturday's Cash Mob led to the most successful day in the 18-year history of Books & Co.Through the Hamden Economic Development Corp. and officials at Hamden's Chamber of Commerce, several local businesses... more »

Toys Tailored for Special Children

Chirnside Park, AU- ROS Bennett knew motherhood would have its challenges, but her expectations were compounded when she had a premature baby more than 20 years ago.She says as a result of arriving early, her... more »

Akron General Reopens Gift Shop Under New Management

Akron, OH - Akron General Medical Center officially reopened its Petite Bazaar gift shop on Monday under a new management contract with a national firm.The gift shop remains a project of the Akron General Women's... more »

Clothing Boutique Moving to Larger Space

Tyler, TX - After 26 years in business, Diane Bunker is moving her retail store Spin Out.Construction on the two-story building began Labor Day weekend, and the store will open at 6277 Old Jacksonville Highway... more »

Unique Quilt and Gift Shop Opens up in Roscoe

Roscoe, WI - "It's kind of a unique shop. It just offers a lot of neat stuff." That's how owner Julie Kuhn describes her new shop, Julieanne's Quilt Shoppe and Sweet Things Gift Shoppe. Kuhn's... more »

It’s Trade Market Season: How the Stores Shop

Hampton, VA - Store owners around the Peninsula — and across the country — began a different kind of shopping bustle in the weeks following Christmas.Some of the largest retail trade markets began in early... more »

Cash Mob Launches Local Business Support in Crown Point

Crown Point, IN - Liz Messing almost didn't come in to her business, The Artful Garden, on Saturday morning, but she needed to unpack some new shipments of art pieces while her sales associates worked... more »