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C.J. Originals, a full service florist and gift shop opens in Indian River

Indian River boasts a fine selection of downtown shops and markets, but until recently had been without a florist.Enter C.J. Originals, a full service florist and gift shop that celebrated its grand opening Sept. 28.Susan... more »

Holiday shoppers expected to be less cheap this year

There are signs the chill on holiday spending is beginning to thaw. Consumers may not be giving gifts like it's 2006 again (before the Great Recession), but new surveys suggest some will spend a bit... more »

Local Knitting Club Opens Pop-Up Gift Store Downtown

It's never too early to think about holiday shopping for friends and family. And now, through November, Western Springs residents perusing their downtown can find a plethora of well-crafted homemade gifts at Passing Fancy, a... more »

The Teaneck Flower Shop

A full-scale florist, the Teaneck Flower Shop on 324 Teaneck Road, sells the freshest and most exotic variety of flowers around. Carrying flowers from Israel, Thailand, Holland, Ecuador and Columbia, this shop makes sure to... more »

New shops open show confidence in Llandudno

New shops opening in Llandudno have been welcomed by the community. Last week two shops opened in the resort and further retailers are preparing to open for business later this week. Businesswoman Kate Russell picked... more »

Selma businesses encourage shopping locally

How do Selma merchants convince Selma residents to shop local during the Christmas season, which is all-important to many retailers? One thing they do -- and have done for more than 15 years -- is... more »

Downtown face-lift draws positive reviews

There was a time when the concept known as "Main Street" meant a cluster of local neighborhood stores that stood for generations and offered area residents the basic goods and services most needed to get... more »

Health Benefits Appear On Rise

The number of small businesses offering health insurance to workers is projected to increase sharply this year, recent data show, a shift that researchers attribute to a tax credit in the health law. Many small... more »

British government vows to back small business

The British government on Monday announced plans to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to flourish and to encourage entrepreneurs.The measures include improving their access to finance, supporting starting-up businesses and opening government procurement to... more »

A shop worth noting in Nobleton

Nobleton - The little white shop near the Withlacoochee River has an eclectic assortment of old and new; much like the stories it has to tell. Its Lake Lindsey Road location has been a local... more »