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Main Street Toys Shooting for a Mix of Unique and Nostalgic, Owner Says

Plainfield, IL - Victoria Halsell-Brewton jokes that it's not likely her kids will be visiting her new store very often -- not if she wants to keep her merchandise for the customers.After all, what kid... more »

Polka Dot Press a National Finalist

Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee business The Polka Dot Press is one of the five remaining competitors in the National Retail Federation's This Is Retail video contest, which has a top prize of $25,000 in cash.Originally... more »

‘Cash Mob’ Provides Surprising Sales Boost for Small Store

Easton, PA - While the word 'mob' might have a negative connotation, the goal of a 'cash mob' is positive, and one downtown Easton business was hit Friday.Nobody knew what shop the cash mob was... more »

Made in Birmingham: Local Entrepreneur Whips Up Craft Soap and Natural Body Care Products

Birmingham, AL - Sandi Garrett Little is among a growing trend of entrepreneurs starting home-based businesses. Her position at EBSCO was eliminated over two years ago, and it was then that Little decided to take... more »

Cash Mobsters Converge on Small Businesses to Give Support

Los Angeles, CA - The crowd stood at the corner of San Pedro and Boyd streets, a bustling shopping area near L.A.'s Skid Row, waiting for stragglers to arrive before descending on the store. But... more »

Fashion on The Roll: Mobile Boutiques Hit the Trailer Scene

Austin, TX - Good food is not the only thing that Austinites can purchase from a rolling truck; now they also can buy stylish outfits on the street. A growing number of local boutiques are... more »

Mooseberry Cafe & Soap Co.

Perinton, NY - My mom has never had to wash my mouth out with soap. But if she did, I wouldn't mind as much if she used a bar from Mooseberry Cafe & Soap Co.This... more »

New Florist Shop Sprouts up at Lake Wylie Plaza

Lake Wylie, SC - With spring blooms a new garden at Lake Wylie Plaza.The full-service floral shop, Emily's Garden and Gifts, will open its door Friday, April 20, with a grand opening celebration."I just want... more »

New Clothing Boutique and Art Gallery Opens in Lincolnville

St. Augustine, FL - Part business man, part artist, Kris Smith, 28, has brought new life to Lincolnville since the opening of his shop, Corner Market Boutique.Smith keeps his shop stocked with local art, new... more »

Owners’ Imaginations Run Wild at Bishop Street Toy, Gift Store

Bellefonte, PA - When I walked into Pure Imagination Toys, in the heart of Bellefonte at 102 E. Bishop St., I found Marc Tressler at the ready. He wasn't just waiting to ring up the... more »