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Marion Business Offers Something For All

Marion, MA - There are not many places where one can buy clothing, books, baby apparel and gifts, gourmet kitchenware and cutlery, soaps, candles, and Christmas supplies, and grab a bite to eat while enjoying... more »

Little Shop of Courage

St. Norbert, Manitoba - It all started with a booth at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market more than a decade ago, where Brenda Weiss first offered her original beaded pieces to the public. Her creations... more »

Cash Mobs a Great Way to Help Small Businesses

Knoxville, TN - One good thing that Tim Burchett has done as Knox County mayor is to institute cash mobs (crowds shopping at designated small businesses), not to be confused with flash mobs (choreographed dancing... more »

Ex-Supermarket Boss to Open Pebblez Toy and Sweet Shop in Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes, UK - A FORMER supermarket manager has abandoned the retail giants to set up his own family business in a prominent High Street spot.Rob Hall, 48, of Stevenson Place, Cleethorpes, has worked for some... more »

The Wedding Cottage Expands to Keep Customers Long-Term

Beaverton, OR - After 28 years of business, The Wedding Cottage was ready for change.In April, owner Petrel Farkas decided to expand her business from a wedding-related gift store to one that includes gifts for... more »

Grove Arcade Boutique Owner Wants Asheville’s Women to Sparkle

Asheville, NC - Denise Page's almost year-old accessories and decor store in the Grove Arcade, Vaquera, is all about bringing some Southwest sparkle to Asheville.But almost five decades ago, it was Asheville that sparked Page's... more »

New Sparrow Store Takes Flight

Orleans, MA - The Hot Chocolate Sparrow is always swirling with activity. There's often lines out the door, people chatting by the cream and sugar island as they wait for their latte, ogling the glass... more »

New Boutique Brings Unique Flair to Glen Head

Glen Cove, NY - Deborah Orgel-Gordon has wanted her own gift shop since she worked as a teenager in the jewelry store her mother managed.More than two decades later she sits behind the counter of... more »

Old Fashioned Candy Store Is Big Business On Dickerson Pike

Nashville, TN - A local business is breathing new life into a Nashville neighborhood long plagued with crime and in this case, its success couldn't be sweeter.Residents have been showing their support for Music City... more »

Marietta Square’s doodlebugz: An Eclectic Gift Boutique with Wit, Whimsy

Marietta, GA - doodlebugz owners Stacy Smith and John Rossiter have been in business for nine years.Smith, an interior designer, has always had an interest in owning a gift store. "It has been a passion... more »