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Unique Craft Store Opens in Mt. Holly Springs

Mt. Holly Springs, PA - The time for Christmas decorations has already come and gone, but finding new decor should be easy for anyone who makes a stop at 2B's Country Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles... more »

Helping Local Stores Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas

Colesville, MD - Towns and cities throughout the state are encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season, pointing out that small businesses make up about 98 percent of the state's employers. Plus, if you've... more »

Ho, Ho, Holy Smokes Year Ends on a Positive Note for Merchants in Fredericton

Fredericton, NB - Downtown Fredericton retailers are celebrating the end of a solid Christmas sales season.Retailers started their sales earlier in November, rather than waiting for a December rush and that's paid off as they... more »

Small Businesses in Kalamazoo Report Improved Holiday Sales

Kalamazoo, MI - The Wild Goose Chase is what some would call camera-ready for the holiday season.Fully decorated Christmas trees adorn the front and west portions of the 22-year-old business' sales floor. Bing Crosby and... more »

Bungalow Offers Unique Home Decor

Fergus Falls, MN - The first thing that hits you when you walk into Bungalow is the color. Vibrant green glassware is laid out on the table in front of the door, with dark, vivid... more »

Think Small and Big Dreams Will Come True

Muscatine, IA - Ten years ago, Muscatine developer Tom Meeker and his wife Ann, made a trip to the small town of Blue Grass, some 15 miles away, to make a request. They were hoping... more »

Quality Guaranteed at Karmays Flowers & Gifts

Jackson, MI - Mary Lou Jennings and her cousin, Kay Mykala, started Karmays Flowers & Gifts in 1978. After three years, Mykala left the business and Jennings became the sole owner. When the flower shop... more »

‘Shop Local’ Campaign Helping Businesses Enjoy a Great Holiday Season

Redlands, CA - Redlands business owners Terri Sharp and Monika De La Paz-Zermeno were prepared for the worst. Instead, their shops have flourished during the holidays.And Sharp, owner of decor boutique "Peek Inside," and De... more »

Sweet Success: Jo-Ann’s Candy House in Wilton Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Saratoga Springs, NY - Whether it's the smell of homemade chocolate, the colorful display of candy or both, it's hard to deny the appeal of Jo-Ann's Candy House located in The Shoppes at Wilton plaza... more »

Sweet Repeats Undergoes Expansion

Lompoc, CA - As of Nov. 23, T & T's Sweet Repeats is more than twice the size it was when it opened in June — enlarging from 7,000 square feet to 17,000 square feet.... more »