Online Store Finds New Home in Velma

Velma, OK - A formerly online business, Pink Zebra Boutique and Accessories opened a physical store at 803 Main St. Velma.This little boutique shop is filled with colorful clothing, jewelry and artwork. They have clothing,... more »

Frolic Boutique Opens in Ridgeland’s Olde Towne

Ridgeland, MS - Frolic Boutique is a new addition to the Olde Towne section of Ridgeland.The clothing boutique, which moved from Summit in Pike County, is located at 114 W. Jackson St., Suite E, in... more »

Gourmet Catalog Renews Partnership with AmericasMart

Gourmet Catalog, the housewares industry’s original and leading buying group, has renewed its longstanding partnership with AmericasMart® and will hold its first meeting of 2015 in conjunction with The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings... more »

Downtown Shops Amp up for Holidays

Fredericksburg, VA - When Eileen Griffin opens the Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar for the downtown Holiday Open House this weekend, she’s betting on customers–and lots of them–to kick off her holiday sales.Like most merchants,... more »

Big Ideas To Make The Most Of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, a day set aside to celebrate and shop at small businesses was created four years ago by American Express to rally people to shop local during the busy holiday season. It’ll also... more »

Plan Now: Shop Small Business Saturday Nov. 29

Ossining, NY - Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29 this year.Why should you shop small? Does it really make a difference when you support your local mom & pop stores?Here’s a good explanation from the... more »

New Falls Candy Store Features Premium Chocolate Treats, Gourmet Coffees and Ice Cream

Niagara Falls, NY - Amber Haick watched closely as a visitor to her new chocolate store took a taste of her chocolate-covered peanut brittle.At the bliss-filled look on the face of the taster, the Niagara... more »

Why Shopping Independent Stores This Holiday Season Should Be On Your To-Do-List

Did you know that on average, 48 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses was recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 percent of purchases at chain stores? This data, shared by the American... more »

Richmond Home Decor Store Opens

Richmond, IN - There's a new shop downtown.Not Too Shabby is owned by Retta Lewis, who won 35 months of free rent in the store at 724 E. Main St.Building owner Jeanne Rush sponsored the... more »

A Shop for the Season

Fertile, IA - JoAnn Kaasa blends creativity and practicality in the hand-crafted items available in her store Humble Beginnings, just northeast of Fertile on Iowa Highway 9."Over here we have the mailbox covers," Kaasa said... more »