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Martha’s Candies Reopens Under New Ownership

Glendora, CA - For Glendora native Joyanne Postajian, 24, heading into Martha's Candies to peruse the array of sweet confections was a childhood ritual.But when previous owner Pamela Ganas decided to shutter the store in... more »

Fancy Food Show – Like No Other Trade Event

San Francisco, CA - I ate my way through the 37th Winter Fancy Food Show. Not a delicate way to put it, but accurate.San Francisco's Moscone Center was once again home to this significant trade-only... more »

Beautiful Me Gift Shop’s Crafters Make Many One-Of-A-Kind Items

Belen, NM - Crafting is more than a hobby, it's a lifestyle, says Dorothy Gordon, of Veguita, one of 10 local crafters represented by Beautiful Me Gift Shop at 211 South Main St. in Belen.Belen... more »

Libertyville Store Donates 1,800 Meals to Food Bank

Libertyville, IL - Kristine Knutson had never heard of Flex Watches until early November 2010."My daughter saw this product on MTV and said, 'Mom, you have to carry this in your shop because it's right... more »

Main St. Retailers Say People Shopped Local Over Holidays

East Greenwich, RI - Call it a perfect retail storm: good weather, a national "shop local" movement and a hot jewelry store. The combination resulted in better sales, according to several Main Street merchants.Unlike December... more »

Business Spotlight: A Child’s Delight

San Rafael, CA - What Do They Offer?In a time of big box companies and online mega sites, imagination still reigns at A Child's Delight. Step inside the cozy boutique, located at the newly renovated... more »

Partners Expand Salon, Boutique With Home Furnishings Store

Westport, CT - Two friends who run a hair salon and a clothing boutique under the same roof recently expanded into a space next door to add a home furnishings shop to their offerings.In November,... more »

Buy Michigan Initiative Sparks State’s Economy

Ferndale, MI - Say "bye-bye" to foreign products and buy Michigan!That's what the owners of more than 30 Michigan-based companies and non-profits are hoping customers will do. They featured their products at the Great Lakes... more »

Beads, Bags, More Featured at New Mt. Pleasant Shop

Mt. Pleasant, PA - Newly opened "Tina's Bead Basket," located at the In-Town Shops in Mt. Pleasant, offers shoppers beads, bags and much more.Owned and operated by Tina Kelly of Ruffsdale, the new store offers... more »

Uniqe Well Received

Orland, CA - Orland's newest gift store has a different name and different types of merchandise compared to other places in town.Uniqe offers knick knacks and wall hangings from Africa, India and Asia, jewelry, clothing,... more »