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Century Hall Provides Incentive to Shop Local

Bay St. Louis, MI - As shoppers enter Century Hall in Old Town Bay St. Louis, they are welcomed by Boo Boo, the shop's personal greeter and mixed breed puppy."Boo Boo is the most important... more »

Shop Owner Knits Social Conscience into Sandy Hook Blanket Project

Batavia, NY - Karen Crittenden's personal motto is well represented in her first city business venture. She wants her endeavors to have a social conscience. "It's important to me that the dollars do something and... more »

Gift Shop Plans Two New Locations

Louisville, KY - A small, locally owned gift shop has big plans for the new year. It will soon double the size of its operation.J.D. Dotson has operated Regalo on Barret Avenue in the Highlands... more »

New Gift Shop to Support ARC

Plattsburgh, PA - Made By Me is more than a gift shop: It's a place where people can purchase locally created crafts while supporting a local non-profit organization.The shop, which appears to be more like... more »

Voices of the Valley: Cathie Walz, Owner, Blue Marble, Amherst

Amherst, MA - "This is like a new store every time I come in and each time I love it more! " "You always help me find the perfect gift for everyone on my list."... more »

Everything’s ‘Perfect’ at This Lake Forest Store

Lake Forest, IL - What started as a dream at 16-years-old has been Sue Fichter's reality for the last 13 years.After retiring from the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, the St. Charles resident... more »

Massena Merchants Pleased with 2012 Holiday Shopping Season

Massena, NY - The 2012 holiday shopping season was a good one, according to local merchants, who said this year's sales were the best they've been in recent years. "Our business was excellent," said Jacquelin... more »

The Artful Shopper: Everything at These Shops is Related to Fresh Olive Oils

Naples, FL - Talking shop with Marie Heiland, owner of Naples Olive Oil Company in Naples and Fort Myers."All of our products are available for tasting. You want to take your time and taste," Heiland... more »

Boutique Marks 5 Years in Business Despite Launch on Eve of Great Recession

Ormond Beach, FL - While many businesses tanked during the Great Recession, others took flight, like Purple Dragonfly, a women's boutique located at Ormond Towne Square shopping center.Purple Dragonfly, which offers an assortment of trinkets... more »

Downtown Shops Report Strong Holiday Sales

Nashua, NH - Local business owners were happy to awake this week to a white Christmas. But, earlier in the month, less white meant more green, according to business owners across the region.Mild weather, along... more »