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Thanks to Bank, Local Shoppers ‘Mob’ Eagle’s Nest

Westerly, RI - A sunny Saturday morning was the perfect setting for Washington Trust's first-ever "cash mob," an event designed to help support the economy of downtown Westerly and Rhode Island at large. The event,... more »

Store Adds Mexican Pottery to Decorative Inventory

Grafton, IL - Iron Decor N' More, known for its ironworks and kinetic wind sculptures, just added a new type of artistry to its mix that possesses a style native to Mexico.Talavera pottery of Puebla,... more »

Fuller Sisters’ Start Beautiful Beginnings

Western Springs, IL - Sisters Jackie Wilkinson and Debbie Feiler grew up working for their family business, Fuller's Carwash. As Fuller's expanded, so did these sister's desire to create a business of their own.In 1994,... more »

Bright Idea Toys – Did You Know?

Manchester, MO - Bright Idea Toys just moved to it's new Town and Country location, 1050 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza, in May.Although the business has been operating in Town and Country since it initially opened... more »

Six-Year-Old Entrepreneur, Mollie Price, Opens Her Third Candy Store In Wales

Welshpool, Wales - Mollie Price has become one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom after the six-year-old girl launched her own chain of candy stores, the Shropshire Star reports.With a little help from... more »

Local Women Team up to Open Gift Shop on Iron City Cutoff Road

Anniston, AL - While the Choccolocco valley doesn't have a lot to offer in the way of retail shopping, lifelong friends Patsy Hamlin and Lena Brooks have set out to change that by offering local... more »

How Small Shops Economize by Sharing Space

A smart storefront and the right location are vital in retailing, but commercial real estate in eye-catching urban corridors can be expensive and hard to find. Add to this a tough economy, and many startup... more »

Artists Supporting Artists at Coast Collective

Colwood, BC - Working out of one small office in a heritage house, the five women of Coast Collective help organize and support the work of nearly 300 artists.Everything from paintings to pottery to CDs... more »

Treasures in Lewes Celebrates Grand Opening

Lewes, DE - Treasures announces its grand opening at 116 Second St. in historic downtown Lewes. Treasures offers sterling silver jewelry, home décor and much more.Treasures offers a wide array of sterling silver and semiprecious... more »

Heacham Shop Specialises in Gifts for Babies

Heacham, UK - A MOTHER-AND-DAUGHTER team have opened the doors to a new baby gift and accessories shop in Heacham's High Street.Pat Malcolm and her daughter, Nicky Golding, are proprietors of Precious Gift at 21... more »