Retailer Features

Hotbed of Country

Even people who aren’t country music fans know that Nashville is the center of the universe for the genre. As it has been for decades, any aspiring country musician has to go through Music City,... more »

Strength in Numbers

Over the past several years, American retail on the whole has faced a plethora of hurdles — but many in the industry have also come up with interesting and successful solutions. Just ask Katy Sensenig... more »

Splurge, Greenwich, Connecticut

Owning a retail shop was inevitable for Sonia Malloy. With grandparents who ran local shops, entrepreneurship was in her blood. Her first lemonade stand at age five was just the beginning. Fast forward to 2007... more »

Fresh & Fun

Contrary to popular belief, beauty isn’t only skin deep. In fact, it’s so much more. “It’s about self-confidence. Taking care of yourself on the outside and on the inside,” said Margo Gianos, owner of Honestly... more »

Back 40 Mercantile, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

The four partners who own Back 40 Mercantile come from very different backgrounds, but one thing they all agreed on was that they wanted to open a store that they themselves would love to shop... more »

Vanderpump Rules of Thumb

For years, television viewers have watched the progression of entrepreneur and restauranteur Lisa Vanderpump and the perpetual expansion of her business portfolio in various industries. If you’re a Bravo-watcher, you’ve seen her launch her own... more »

Paper Goat Post, Orlando, Florida

“Brick and mortar, without an e-commerce presence, is still alive!” That lofty declaration comes from Megan and Cedar Watson, twin sisters and owners of Paper Goat Post (PGP) in Orlando, Florida. In just three years,... more »

Meet the Maker: Chocolates by Grimaldi

In recent years, gourmet food has been skyrocketing in the gift industry. From sauces and jams to flavor-specific sweets, gastronomy is the new black. Over in Grand Haven, Michigan, Chocolates by Grimaldi is a fine... more »