Owner of The Rebecca Collection in Bernardsville Goes the ‘Extra Step’

Bernardsville, NJ - Sharon Markowitz always calls out a greeting to people after they enter her boutique, The Rebecca Collection, which offers assorted merchandise on four levels.The welcome, she said, lets potential customers know that... more »

Small Retailers Say They’re Feeling Optimistic Again

Charlotte, NC - Many small retailers in Charlotte are looking back at 2011 with satisfaction, as the worst of the recession seemed to fade and sales rebounded or held steady.They're also cautiously optimistic about what's... more »

Blackwood Woman Caters to ‘Friendlier’ People with Candy Shop

Goucester Township, NJ - It was at a funeral, of all places, when Pat Mahoney McLeod decided to get into the candy business."I was sitting there thinking when I die, I don't want people to... more »

Social Media Spurred Sales for Independent Retailers in 2011

Detroit, MI - Cheryl and Karen Daskas, owners of the upscale Tender boutique in Birmingham, Mich., were trying to find a way to draw their social-media friends into the store this year.So they created an... more »

Personalized Embroidery Drives Growth of Northfield Gift Shop

Northfiield, NJ - By the Sea Embroidery & Gifts has twice outgrown its location during its eight years in business, said owner Rosemary Schafer, of Ventnor. Its new shop in London Square Mall on Tilton... more »

News Nearby: New Boutique Opens

Upper St. Clair, PA - A few weeks ago, Premier Boutique opened its doors to the Peters Township community selling luxury items made of alpaca.The shop occupies the space where Maggie's Hardware used to be—on... more »

Local Boutique Enjoys Holiday Success

Bedford, NY - It was a successful holiday season for local business Bubble & Tweet, who say they surpassed their numbers from last year.Although the small, cozy boutique didn't have customers lining up at midnight... more »

A SLP Business Born Out of Love For Cooking

St. Louis Park, MN - Susan Hanegan Burdorf has always loved to cook. The mother of two was constantly in the kitchen trying new recipes and teaching her children the joys of baking. With her... more »

20th Annual Winter NYC Restaurant Week Offers Dining Discounts During NYIGF

White Plains, NY - The 20th Annual Winter NYC Restaurant Week™ will coincide with the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 28-February 2, 2012, offering dining discounts at more than 300 of the City's... more »

Urban Trends Collection Opens Corporate Showroom in Dallas

Dallas, TX – December 28, 2011 – Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, and Urban Trends Collection, a leading home décor and decorative accessories manufacturer, today announced the opening of the Urban... more »