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Shopping Local Can Be a Huge Shot in Arm

Although few people want to talk about it, the holiday season is just around the corner. The fun holiday, Halloween, is just a week away. For this holiday, we all can gather up candy and... more »

New Pop-up Boutique Fills Leopold’s Books Vacancy

Detroit, MI - Rachel Lutz is doing her part to serve Detroit's retail-hungry community.The owner of the Peacock Room, a women's vintage-style fashion store located in the Park Shelton, has opened a new pop-up boutique... more »

Q&A: Gift Boutique Meets Garden Haven in Eau Gallie Shop

Brevard, FL - Shelly McKinney is on a mission to make Brevard beautiful. The Cocoa Beach native opened Elbow Creek Garden & Gift, named for the former moniker of the Eau Gallie River, nearly two... more »

B.Candy Opens New Location Today

Corona Del Mar, CA - Ten weeks after closing a smaller shop down the street, B.Candy opened this morning at 3100 East Coast Highway, selling house-made baked goods and ice creams, gifts and (of course)... more »

Screen Printer Seeks to Inspire with New Retail Store

Palmer Township, PA - Schwab Screen Printing is expanding and branching out with a retail store that will concentrate on selling items that inspire.Ray and Eileen Schwab have opened a second location for their screen... more »

Mompreneur Turns Down Global Business to Keep ‘Made in the USA’ Label

When Cathy Berse-Hurley started making her 4-year-old twin boys handmade backpacks for school in 1996, other kids and parents took interest. She soon also began making lunch boxes, and selling her popular animal-themed wares at... more »

Queen Creek Olive Mill to Open Store at Phoenix’s Biltmore Fashion Park

Phoenix, AZ - Local olive oil producer Queen Creek Olive Mill will open a second retail location next month as part of the Biltmore Fashion Park's local collective of shops, called Union. The new store,... more »

Book Unlocks Lyn Gift Shop’s History in Lynbrook

Lynbrook, NY - A dusty book found in the attic of one Lynbrook home has revealed that the Lyn Gift Shop has been in business for at least 80 years.About 20 years after Mike McEnerney... more »

Sweet Shop Opens on Bloomingdale Main Street

Bloomingdale, NJ - Those with a sweet tooth have a new spot to satisfy their cravings in Bloomingdale after Candy Shack celebrated its grand opening Saturday.The new store, which is located next to the Bloomingdale... more »

Cash Mob Takes Over Local Business

Edmonton, AB - Most people have heard of a flash mob but, what about a cash mob?Cash mobs began in the United States last year and hit Edmonton a few months ago. The most recent... more »