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Dobbs Ferry Spice Shop Offers a World of Flavor

Dobbs Ferry, NY - Maple-bacon lollipops, obscure Moroccan spice blends, black garlic — these are just a few of the unusual products you'll find at Spice Revolution, a tiny, easy-to-miss spot in downtown Dobbs Ferry.... more »

Little Store, Big goals: Port Huron Boutique Will Aid Adults with Mental Disorders

Port Huron, MI - From clothing to collectibles to tools, a new store opening in downtown Port Huron May 9 hopes to have something for everyone — including a way to conquer employment barriers.Touchstone Services... more »

Former Hand Model Bringing a Bit of Luxury to Merrimack With Beauty Store

Merrimack, NH - Winter has come and gone, but the worn and cracked skin that remains doesn't wear well with Darlene O'Hara. O'Hara, a Dallas native, held a grand opening of her business, Darlene's Bath... more »

Pinterest Breaks Traffic Records and Whole Foods Leads the Way Into a Social Media Platform that the Retail Industry Can Be Happy About

Social media photo-sharing webiste Pinterest announced in its blog that it broke a company record on April 23rd and 24th when it experienced its highest traffic days ever. Pinterest leaders failed to disclose a number... more »

Antique Store Gets Cash-Mobbed!

Des Moines, IA - The Antique Stores at the Historic Valley Junction are used to slow but steady business. But Saturday one of them experienced something completely different.Almost a hundred people gathered at the entrance... more »

10 Questions with Pup Cakes!’ Holly Lemieux

Barnstable, MA - Meet Pup Cakes! owner Holly Lemieux who opened up shop on Jan. 1, 2012.Q: What did you dream of being as a kid?A: I was really into science and animals when I... more »

Camden Pushes Local Shopping Message to Assist Small-Business Owners

Camden, NJ - A new campaign launched today by Camden County's Economic Development and Business Services team will partner municipalities with more than 170 local businesses to promote the benefits of shopping locally and spur... more »

Luvvit Want It Boutique Opens in Bishop’s Waltham

Bishop's Waltham, UK - IT was the firm started by two Hampshire mums 18 months ago, and it now has its first shop.Emma Bondsfield and Helen Curtis-Allen launched the Luvvit Want It boutique in Cross... more »

Spoonful of Sugar

Austin, TX - Wooden carvings of the Three Wise Monkeys stand near the Sugar Factory's entrance and abstract paintings hang on the walls as Gay "Sugar" Isber greets me from her backroom workspace.I am immersed... more »

New Candy Store Satisfies Locals’ Sweet Tooth

Newport, RI - Alan and Cynthia Levenson, owners of the new candy shop Sugar High, located in the Home Depot plaza on West Main Road, have been satisfying sweet tooths for 35 years."I used to... more »