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Portage Lakes branded items at Kieffer Marine Gift Shop

Portage Lakes, Ohio — "We needed this at the Lakes," is a comment Laurie Kieffer never tires of hearing and reinforces her decision that she made the right choice to expand her line of quality... more »

Taft Businesses Surviving the Economy

Taft, CA — Downtown Taft is holding up against a not very business friendly economy that has seen many businesses open, and some close. For the most part, Center Street in Downtown Taft is holding its... more »

Silly Bandz stretch into a trend as Toys R Us hops on board

Toledo, Ohio — For all the kids who live to have Silly Bandz dangling from their wrists — and for all the grown-ups befuddled by the rubber-band bracelets that have taken over pop culture —... more »

West Hampstead – ‘Chain store threat to our small shops’

London, UK — West Hampstead is becoming a community of "cafés, estate agents and chain stores," shoppers have warned as another independent shop announces it is to close its doors for the last time.Barbara and... more »

Shop locally, save and win

Shopping and buying from local businesses can give consumers more than just the prizes and gift certificates used as initiatives to entice area buyers. It can benefit all of the Longview area. I Shop Longview... more »

Dean’s buys Economy Drug

After 22 years, Alton and Kathryn Chambless finally decided it was time to retire and do all the things they couldn't while running Economy Drug of DeWitt every day. But they worried about who would... more »

Still Searching for that ‘Golden Ring’

It's Friday, June 25, 7:45 p.m., and Shelley and Lanny Jennings have 15 minutes left. A quarter of an hour before the music gets cut, the lights go off and the glass double doors are... more »

Ridgewood guild formed to help revitalize business district

Ridgewood, New Jersey — Business owners and residents eager to lure merchants and shoppers back to the once-thriving downtown are hoping the recent formation of a guild will be the catalyst that will jump-start Ridgewood's... more »

Retail business incubator heating up

Several new shops are planned for the historic downtown.New retail businesses might band together under the protective and nurturing umbrella of Main Street Bartow to take advantage of an "incubator" program.Main Street Bartow's Director Mikel... more »

A fair trade for global art

Combining resources and goods, four independent business owners have banded together to make it possible for Tacomans to go around the world in an hour.Aamir Ahmad, Sharon Greenman, Amy McDonald and Clare Petrich all have... more »