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Rachel’s Rumors: Candy, Gift Shop Opening Soon

Last week, I learned about a business coming to downtown that is already gathering a following on Facebook.Nikki Hawks Jones will open Occasions Candy and Gifts in Mountebanq Place on Oak Street. She said she... more »

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 »