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Candy Bouquet Moves Downtown

Canon City, CO - It is on the move to a better location, where merchandise will be more visible to the public. After opening Candy Bouquet in their home in February, Connie Dickens and Michelle... more »

Local Storeowner Encourages Downtown Shopping

Prince Albert, SK - Grace Dansereau started her boutique shop TaDa Shopping just over 10 months ago on Central Avenue. TaDa Shopping carries a number of unique items that are difficult to find anywhere else.... more »

New Manayunk Gift Shop Expands on Old Latitudes

Manayunk, PA - Meredith Podob has an extensive background. But the industrial engineer, graphic designer and new business owner also boasts nearly a decade of retail experience on Main Street.Before Podob opened Latitudes and Longitudes... more »

Glamour to Reward Good Grades

La Grange, IL - Kids should just think learning is fun, say the owners of a small boutique in downtown La Grange, but a little reward never hurt—especially if it's a Justin Bieber poster.To encourage... more »

Here’s One Mob that Plainwell Officials are Happy to Host

Plainwell, MI - Plainwell's got a mob scheduled for Saturday, but city officials aren't worried about pitchforks or torches. This mob will be waving cash. With downtown foot traffic hampered this summer by construction on... more »

Mother-Daughter Team up to Gift Temecula with The Farmer’s Wife

Temecula, CA - Maybe you've idled by The Farmer's Wife after stopping by the Old Town Temecula Starbucks for a latte. Or, perhaps you've heard friends or neighbors mention this "Anthropologie"-style shop in the heart... more »

Ann Marie’s Blends Retail With Style

Beaverton, MI - Put artistic talent, business savvy, and a commitment to community together and you have Ann Marie Heath, proprietor and manager of Ann Marie's Gifts & Home Décor in downtown Beaverton. Located at... more »

A Space That WOWs

Laramie, WY - Works of Wyoming (WOW) has always been about helping artists get their feet wet.Their gift shop and workshop space in downtown Laramie is just another step in that effort."This is a great... more »

Retailer Has it in her Blood

Bundaberg, Australia - EXPERIENCED Bundaberg retailer Lorraine Gorza has started her fifth retail project, this one a gift shop called Little Birdy.Mrs Gorza is a veteran in the retail space, having done her "apprenticeship" working... more »

KFI Plans ‘Cash Mob’ to Help Ailing O.C. Toy Store

Corona Del Mar, CA - Toy Boat Toy Boat Toy Boat, the struggling toy boutique that's been a fixture in the community for nearly 50 years, will get a much-needed boost Tuesday from AM radio... more »