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Why Bike Racks Matter To Santa Monica’s Buy Local Efforts

Santa Monica has embarked on a "Buy Local" campaign, and by the time you read this, it will have been underscored by Saturday's Buy Local Day Expo and related Buy Local Day events. There are... more »

Vintage Shop New On Block

DURHAM -- Jennifer Donner, owner of the vintage clothing and accessories shop Dolly's Vintage, said she's always had a love for vintage and older things in general.So it's fitting that she is planning to reopen... more »

Boulder Advocates Work Toward Claim To Fair Trade Fame

Having visited a Costa Rican coffee farm this past January, Boulder resident Cristina Aguilera will think twice the next time she takes a sip of that warm, brown nectar of the gods."(The trip) really gave... more »

Tax Refunds Help Boost Retail Sales

WASHINGTON - Shoppers snapped up new cars, clothing and electronics in February, pushing retail sales up for the eighth straight month. Retail sales rose 1 percent last month, the Commerce Department recently reported. Part of... more »

American Fork Hobby Lobby Grand Opening To Take Place Monday

American Fork's new Hobby Lobby will officially open its doors to the public at ceremonies Monday at 9 a.m. The store, at 240 N. West State St., American Fork, is the sixth in Utah. Others... more »

Trend To Buy Local Gaining Popularity

Five years ago, Claudia Perez wouldn't give a local label a second glance. Now the 26-year-old San Antonio resident checks the origin of her food, choosing regional items for their freshness and to "support local... more »

Ginty Sisters Honor Heritage With Popular Gift Shop

Ginty's Irish Gifts was born after Kathleen Ginty Hyland, of Morris Township, returned from her first trip to Ireland 30 years ago. She jokingly mentioned to her husband that she'd like to own a gift... more »

Sister Store Owners Celebrate Shop Beautiful’s 75th Anniversary

JOB DESCRIPTION:The sisters co-own both locations of Shop Beautiful, a gift, home accessories and jewelry store in Brookside, 320 W. 63rd St., 816-444-3322, and Hawthorne Plaza, 5001 W. 119th St., Overland Park, 913-345-8887, www.shopbeautiful.comThe store... more »

Unique Items Tucked Away In Out-Of-The-Way Corners Of Lakeforest Mall

Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg contains the stores you might expect at any mall in the region: Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Gymboree, The Limited, etc.But nestled among the familiar are several stores that offer items not... more »

Business Expo Has Something For The Whole Family

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce is looking to put efforts toward "shop local" initiatives this year, and it'll get a nice start to showcasing local businesses this weekend at its Community Expo and Home... more »