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New Toy Store Opens on Main Street in Medford

Medford, NJ - Kim and Joe Catanzarite were so captivated by Medford when they visited several years ago that they recently relocated here to start a business. Wonder World, their new toy store located at... more »

Personalized Cards and Unique Gifts at How Impressive!

Libertyville, IL - It has been almost 10 years since Kristine Knutson launched her own business, How Impressive!, out of her home. She started an online-only letter-pressing business after getting an enthusiastic response to the... more »

Sweet Boutique: A Shop for the Sweetest of Gift Givers

Clayton, MO - Naysayers told Kristen Held that the struggling economy was hard on small businesses, but that didn't stop her from opening Sweet Boutique gift shop in Clayton this October.She saw the lack of... more »

Artists from Shuttered Dekalb Market Sell Wares at Boerum Hill Gift Shop

Boerum Hill, NY - The Dekalb Market is history, but some of the artists who sold work there have found a new home for their wares at a Boerum Hill gift shop. Albert Chau, 36,... more »

Shop Small, Shop Local: Supporting Merchants Keeps Money Here

Queen Creek, AZ - Shop small. Shop local. That's the message being sent to Queen Creek and San Tan Valley throughout the year, but especially during the busy holiday season.While huge corporations such as Amazon... more »

Old-Fashioned Candy Store Coming to Clifton

Cincinnati, OH - Chris and Joey Jenco have always loved candy."A lot of our memories from growing up involved candy stores," says Chris. "We would always visit one on vacation and spend our allowances on... more »

Eggplant Gift Boutique Takes a New Owner

Charleston, WV - Elisa Payne likes to quote her husband's assessment. "He says it was cheaper to buy me the store than for me to continue to work in the store."The store she is referring... more »

Dreams Travel Full Circle for Downtown Retailer

Yuma, AZ - Joely Leeper Beck didn't necessarily create her Dream Gift Shop for Yuma visitors, but it was quite a journey that landed the Yuma native in the new retail storefront at 250 S.... more »

Mini Threadz Children’s Clothes Stores Opens for Business in Louth

Louth, UK - Louth Mayor, Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders, showed her support for Louth's independent retail stores by cutting the ribbon at the official opening ceremony for the opening of a new children's clothes and gift... more »

Women in Business: ‘Loved Again’ Gift Shop Finds a Niche, Flourishes

Eastbrook, AL - New store owner Angie Ingram views her home decor, book and gift store in Eastbrook as a chance to relive childhood days."The store gives me the opportunity to express myself," she said... more »