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Victorian gifts and much more

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Shop is under new management."There are people in Norwalk who don't even know this place exists," said Kathy Gilbertie, the shop's design coordinator. "We'd like to change that."Gilbertie and shop manager... more »

Four Berrien Co. women combine businesses

Nashville, GA – Tough economic times call for creativity.In Berrien County, four women have put their heads and their business together.They're hoping their cost-cutting, expense sharing experiment will help them survive the economic downturn.Karen Crews... more »

Shoppers cash in on tax-free holiday in Mass.

Braintree, MA — In a bustling parking lot outside the Braintree Best Buy, Matt Dattilo of Hingham pushed his car's rear seat down to make room for the 46-inch flat screen television, audio sound system... more »

Shop offers taste of Egypt in downtown Longmont

Longmont — Steve Collins pores through the boxes in the basement of his business, Discoveries Egyptian Imports, and pulls out item after item that look like they came straight from the Valley of Luxor.Cat statues,... more »

At Cow Harbor, Friendship Blossoms Into Business

Donna Drayzen and Carol Rovere began their business as friends who loved to shop together at garage sales and estate sales. A decade ago, they turned their part time hobby into a full time passion... more »

University, shops help Brockport stay vibrant

When the Red Bird Tea Shoppe in downtown Brockport serves its lunchtime salads and sandwiches or rings up a Crabtree & Evelyn lotion sale, the customer might well have come from as far away as... more »

Putting an artist’s touch on Valley

Valley, NE -- Wendy Deane has put her artistic touch on this town of 1,800 along the Elkhorn River about an hour north of Lincoln. Since 2003, she has bought and renovated three old buildings,... more »

Maryville gift shop gives local artists platform to showcase crafts

When Joanna Tinker moved to Maryville four years ago, there were no gift shops or boutiques downtown."In the last few years it's been really exciting to see all these little businesses and restaurants and boutiques... more »

Little Nifties owner has eye for unusual

If you've ever hosted a dinner party in your home, you know the value of a good conversation piece.A new vintage shop in downtown Maryville offers a collection of carefully selected items guaranteed to get... more »

111 Main Offers Unique Variety

Take three friends, 6,000 square feet of wide-open space in downtown Aberdeen, mix in equal parts niche and one-of-a-kind merchandise and combine it with a unique business plan.What do you have?A successful business, according to... more »