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Boulder perfumer re-creates Egyptian fragrances for King Tut show

What do Cher, Steven Tyler and King Tut have in common?Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of Boulder has created perfumes for all of them. OK; not specifically King Tut, although, goodness knows, he could use a... more »

The Shop at the Standard Hotel reopens with hip local merchandise

The rooftop bar with panoramic views of downtown L.A. isn't the only reason to frequent the Standard anymore. The hipster hotel has recently relaunched the Shop, a jewel box of a retail boutique that specializes... more »

Local retailers generate revenue with gift card programs

Joe Stackhouse made a gutsy move three months ago when he opened Brown Bag Deli & Bagel in downtown Suwanee.While small businesses struggle to stay afloat, Stackhouse has been fortunate."We've exceeded what I anticipated," he... more »

Home decor store opens in Pontiac

Pontiac, IL — Home Wishes, the latest shop to open on downtown Pontiac's square, brings a mix of unique furniture and home decor pieces — as well as a professional decoration consultant for hire. Owner... more »

Recycling just the start at new Brookfield business

Radha Raghavan clearly recalls her moment of epiphany. During her regular morning walk at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, she had just finished up a cup of coffee and tossed it into one of the trash... more »

Southport pet stores find way to thrive

Southport, NC — With so much competition from big-box stores and the Internet, it's surprising some small communities would be able to support even one small, independent pet store. But this town at the mouth of... more »

Every Store Can be a Destination, says Retail Expert

Toronto, ON - A business doesn't have to be a huge to be a destination, says Jon Schallert, an internationally-recognized speaker and small business expert.In a seminar titled, Turn Your Business into a Consumer Destination,... more »

Retail space slowly filling in Dothan

Dothan, AL — When Kathy Harrell decided to open her own boutique and gift shop last summer, she looked at retail property for about a year, finding all types of vacant properties.Rent was certainly a... more »

Longtime shops find new life in Rochester’s 19th Ward

Rochester, NY — Shoppers in search of smoked catfish from Kenya, Ghanaian fufu flower or mango chutney from Guyana have been making their way to D and L Groceries in the 19th Ward for more... more »

Retailers expect parents to loosen their purse strings this year for school shopping

St. Louis, MO - Last year, many families tightened their purse strings when it came to back-to-school shopping.Retailers are hoping it's a different story this year."People did reuse certain supplies last year that they can't... more »