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New Children’s Clothing Store Opens

MOSES LAKE - Mindy Robins, of Moses Lake, was quietly browsing over the children's shoes, photos and clothing at Bella Boo and Livi Lou's. She was looking for a gift for her friend's baby girl.... more »

Retailers Expect A Happy Easter

Even though Easter falls later on the calendar this year — April 24 — retailers are expecting to see sales hopping. Total Easter spending is expected to increase 13 percent to $14.7 billion this year,... more »

Green Looks Good On You

SHOP local, sustainable textiles, up-cycle, recycle, fair trade — as Canadians become more environmentally conscious in their overall purchasing decisions, it's only natural to see these same sentiments echoed when it comes to opting for... more »

Drinking In Lemonade’s Lessons

Q: What's a good way to begin teaching our children the basics of how to start and run a small business? A: One very good way is to participate in Lemonade Day on Sunday, May... more »

Garden Lovers Paradise At Little Tree Nursery

Colorful blooms, unusual trees, quirky garden statues and quaint cottages help make Little Tree Nursery a great destination spot. Little Tree is a 47-acre property home to multiple greenhouses, growing fields, a gift store and... more »

Shop Local: Art Jewlers

Boris Shapiro could write the book on self-sufficiency – if he weren't so busy doing absolutely everything that needs done at Arts Jewelers, his shop at 6114 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, a block east of... more »

Store Fills Void For Local Author

A West Nashville gift shop is expanding its inventory with coffee table books and offering itself as a sanctuary for local authors displaced by the closure of some other Nashville-area bookstore chains.The Beveled Edge began... more »

Lewisville Boutique Owner Saw Opportunity In Town

When Gina Player opened Accessorize This in Lewisville in 2006, some questioned her wisdom in starting a retail business in a town that offered little shopping at the time.But Player, who has been a part... more »

The Right Gift Registry

Who wouldn't feel like a kid in a candy store? Scanner gun in-hand, free to roam a store's aisles, capturing data on any and all items that you'd like to receive from your wedding guests.Establishing... more »

Ripped Off By Theft Rings, Stores Fight Back

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -- With frosted, unmarked windows and no sign hanging from the storefront, Target's retail crime investigations center doesn't even look like it is being used. But inside, analysts and investigators are poring... more »