Retailer Features

Freehand Goods, a Florida retailer

The Perfect Combination

More and more, customers are looking for retail experiences that offer merchandise with a story and purpose. They are also looking to shop where there is a sense of community. Two retailers in Orlando, Florida,... more »
R. Nichols, a retailer and maker in Orlando, Florida

R. Nichols Shop

Anda Lucia Ariail, president and CEO www.r-nichols.com The R. Nichols Shop, located in the Audubon Park Garden District in Orlando has been open for 10 years. Although the store has one brick-and-mortar location, it does... more »
Freehand Goods, a Florida retailer

Freehand Goods

Jacob Zepf and Seth Daniels embarked on an artistic journey that started with Seth creating custom leatherwork in his garage for family and friends. Jacob and Seth then decided to work together to offer pop-up... more »
Yay! is a small retail shop

Small but Powerful

Yay! is a small Orlando, Florida boutique offering a range of products all in 250 square feet. Stacy and Jim Coon, owners, opened this quaint shop about a year and a half ago. This tiny... more »

ASTRA selects Best Toys for Kids finalists

Eighty-five specialty toys in fourteen categories selected from hundreds of nominations have been named finalists for ASTRA’s 2020 Best Toys for Kids list, according to the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). From this group... more »
Basketful Lifestyle & Gifts storefront

Show Us Your Shop: Basketful Lifestyle & Gifts

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Laura Pascarella owner of Basketful Lifestyle &... more »
The Jewelry Cafe, a Connecticut retailer

Show Us Your Shop: The Jewelry Cafe

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. The Jewelry Cafe is based in Woodbury,... more »
Blessings Gift Shop at Baptist Hospital

Show Us Your Shop: Blessings at Baptist Hospital

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Blessings at Baptist Hospital is a nonprofit hospital... more »

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