What is ZAG?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejeq5p61J-c Donna Steakley, president of the Zoo & Aquarium Buyer's Group, explains the purpose of ZAG and how it benefits retail buyers. more »

The Covered Bridge Mercantile Makes Silent Opening a Success

Trimble, TN - Growing up in Trimble, Tennessee, Virginia Williamson has always had an appreciation for old-world Southern artifacts. Williamson started out as photographer and traveled all over the world. However, Williamson had the urge... more »

JMU Alumna Opens Downtown Vintage Shop

Harrisonburg, VA - South Main Street now has a portal to the past in the form of romantic vintage shop The Lady Jane.JMU alumna Sara Christensen (’08) originally opened The Lady Jane in Harrisonburg during... more »

Late-Night Stroll Leads to Hagerstown Shop

Hagerstown, IN - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hagerstown — 365 days a year.A new shop called Every Day Is Christmas had its grand opening Saturday as part of the town's... more »

Local Candlemaker Opens Shop in Gadsden

Gadsden, AL - “Monkey Farts is definitely one of my favorites.” Stevie Paoi says, laughing. “It’s a blend of coconut and banana that kids love because it’s funny, and it actually smells good, so grown-ups... more »

New Gift Shop to Showcase the Work of Local Artisans to Open Tuesday

Carlisle, PA - A new business is coming to Carlisle that will showcase the artwork and craftsmanship of local residents.Gerald and Martha Eby own a building on High Street in Carlisle that once housed an... more »

Attorney Takes Over Gift Shop on Devine Street

Columbia, SC - Bad jokes aside, the practice of law rates among the most esteemed occupations, but attorneys say it also comes with stress levels among the highest on the planet.That is why, in part,... more »

Fear’s Confections in Lakewood Molds Chocolates into Dr. Who, Star Wars Themes

Lakewood, OH - Glance inside Fear's Confections, and you'll see more than traditional round and square chocolates. Owner Cassandra Fear, a former fiber optic network engineer, sells gourmet chocolates shaped like science fiction characters."I lovingly... more »

Simple Cloth: Olympia’s Unique Baby Boutique

Olympia, WA - Once upon a time, Julie Triplett was skeptical of cloth diapers. The mess, the time commitment, the potentially injurious pins: these concerns seemed to far outweigh any potential benefits.But luckily for families... more »

Laurel’s Main Street Book Shop Goes Beyond the Page

Laurel, MD - Laurel resident and shop proprietress Belinda Blair Young doesn't shake hands when introduced. She hugs."I want you to feel like you're in a friend's home while you're here," she said of her... more »