Magic Beans Sprouts in Fairfield

Fairfield, CT - After a decade of meeting children’s needs in Massachusetts, Magic Beans will open its first Connecticut store this weekend at 1530 Post Road.The grand opening celebration, with special events and demonstrations, will... more »

Sweet as Grandma: Candy Shop Opens in Monroe

Monroe, CT - From a Mary Jane to a Skybar, Grandma Josie's, a recently opened nostalgic candy shop in Monroe's Clock Tower Square plaza, transports visitors back to a time when gas cost 30 cents... more »

Pretty Pebble Polishes Up for Official Launch Party

Aberdeen, UK - Pretty as a picture, the pastel hues of Pebble shone out into the streets of Rosemount as crowds gathered for the gift shop’s opening night.Guests piled into the tiny shop on Rosemount... more »

Jersey Co. Native Bringing River Flair to Handmade Furniture

Grafton, IL - Pieces of driftwood from the banks of the Mississippi River find new life as hand-crafted furniture thanks to the talents and creativity of Jersey County native Terry Wedding.“Each piece of wood I... more »

Retail Therapy: Boutique Brings Bit of Paris to Fresno Shoppers

Fresno, CA - A Fresno home and garden boutique is bringing a little bit of Paris and a lot of color to a northeast Fresno shopping center.Authentique home and garden boutique has been quietly trucking... more »

NY NOW Partners with Museum Store Association to Bring Educational Program to Summer 2014 Market

A first-time partnership between NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), and the Museum Store Association (MSA), will bring a new half-day educational program to the summer 2014 Market, August 16-20, in... more »

Six entrepreneurs Share The One Thing They Wish They’d Known Before Launching Their Business

Anyone considering starting a business has heard the advice: "Find your passion."Allison Faunce of Somerset found hers more than five years ago when her young son was running around the house with a dishtowel over... more »

Ampersand Offers Art, Photos, Jewelry and More

Wisconsin Rapids, WI - The one-word name for a new shop in Wisconsin Rapids gives you an inkling of what’s inside.The “eclectic shopkeepers,” as stated on their business card, put together a list of possible... more »

ICSC’s Researcher Awards For Outstanding Service

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is pleased to announce that five research professionals have been awarded the ICSC Research Award for Outstanding Service for 2014. ICSC established the research award to recognize industry... more »

Soaring Heart Sells Vintage Items in Elburn

Elburn, IL - Elburn resident Kristy Simon said she knows the love that some people have for vintage items.Simon, 34, in January opened Soaring Heart Vintage, a vintage and gift shop, at 1191/2 N. Main... more »