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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 »

Blossom Bucket Will Open Retail Store

NORTH LAWRENCE —One can't help but be drawn to local success stories, such as one where hard work and innovation helped a local resident go from crafting items by hand in her basement to opening... more »

Business Of The Week: Lost Mountain

What do they offer? Lost Mountain, a charming store in Fairfax, offers a unique assortment of pendants, earrings and women's accessories, many in sterling silver or semi-precious stones. They have a nice selection of Western... more »

New Garden And Gift Shop Opens Uptown

Tom Tussey and Jeff Miller have opened a new garden and gift shop in uptown Lexington, The Backyard Retreat, at 104 S. Main St."We've both wanted to do this a long time," Tussey said. "We... more »

Antiques Store Owner Delights In Their Beauty And History

Alfred Brazil's love of antiques began at a very young age. It continues today for the owner of Alfred's of Barrington Consignments at 18 Maple Ave.The son of Azorean immigrants, his parents were from St... more »

Torn Ranch To Move To Petaluma

PETALUMA — Torn Ranch, a manufacturer of gourmet treats with thousands of retail and wholesale customers throughout North America, will move from Novato to Petaluma.The 10-year-old company now occupies two buildings and wants to consolidate... more »

New ‘Shop Local’ Program Aims To Boost Pleasanton Business, Shopping

A new program to connect Pleasanton shoppers with local businesses is launching today at ShopPleasanton.com. The new website -- a directory of nearly all businesses in Pleasanton -- features profiles of companies, special offers and... more »

SBA Hawaii Offers Small Business Owners Advanced Training

Leaders of Hawaii small businesses can now enroll in training similar to an executive MBA program – and get the $10,000 program for free.The six-month E200 Leadership Initiative is aimed mostly at minority-owned companies that... more »

Toy Story

Jon Capriola's creation, Laser Pegs, a toy now sold in 1,100 stores in every state in the U.S. and in several other countries, has been heralded as one of the top new toys in the... more »

Blessings Cottage Cafe And Gift Shop

Do you know what home in Dacula was originally built in 1905, was converted into a café in 2004 and was moved to a new location in 2007? If you guessed Blessings Cottage Café and... more »