Petals & Vines shop gives family roots

Landing in Monmouth after moving around the country and the Pacific Rim through her husband's 30-year career has confirmed for Petals & Vines owner Maggie Triplett and daughter Martha Zuck that having a home town... more »

Home decor store to open downtown

A store selling handmade goods primarily from Michigan will open in downtown Port Huron this summer.The Cherry Blossom Boutique, 327 Huron Ave., will open its doors June 21 and have a grand opening June 28,... more »

Sylvia’s By the Sea

Scituate - To Sylvia Killion, getting into the clothing business has been something like jumping onto a treadmill already in motion.Killion, the owner of Sylvia's by the Sea, opened The Runway at Sylvia's in November.... more »

Consumers Will Still Spend for Mother

Washington, April 22, 2008 - Mother's Day might not be as rosy for mom this year, with consumers planning on scaling back on the quantity of gifts they buy for the holiday. According to NRF's... more »

Retailers embrace Earth Day

To mark Earth Day today, Macy's will hand out Florida pine saplings to the first 100 customers at local department stores. Home Depot is offering 10 percent off energy-efficient appliances. Whole Foods will cease to... more »

New store offers ‘a little bit of heaven’; The Suds and Scent Company now open downtown

A new store in the heart of Lindsay's downtown is offering products that will help its customers make the most out of some of life's most relaxing moments.The Suds and Scent Company opened at 132... more »

Tipp Florist Shop Blooms into Spring

Since 1940, the spirit of spring has blossomed with the products from Tipp Florist and their presence through the city and the world is far from withering.The shops inventory supplies the flowers needed for any... more »

Port Lavaca is booming with new businesses

Port Lavaca - Robin Kacir slipped on the sparkly crystal bracelet she found at the newest shop downtown. "Honey, it's purple," the owner of Randy's Floor Co. said, shaking her wrist. She smiled at the... more »

Wedding Favor Retailer Makes It Easy to be Green in 2008

Boston - Boston-based FavorCreative.com announced it will seek to continue to expand its product line of eco-friendly "green" favors for parties and events.Favor Creative carries an inventory of environmentally friendly favors, packaging, and gift tags... more »

City Sales Tax Income Up

Total revenue from the city's share of the 1.25 percent countywide sales tax showed even more growth.From it, Fort Smith took in $1.23 million, a 4.38 percent rise from a year-earlier $1.18 million.The city collected... more »