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Toy Story: New Derby Retro Store Blast from the Past has Grand Opening
Derby, UK - REMEMBER toys of yesteryear Care Bears, Monster in My Pocket, and Micro Machines?If so, couple Becky Dobson and Phil Wallis reckon they’ve opened a shop that will back some memories.Resplendent with a... more »
Clothing Boutique Opens in Cimarron
Cimarron, KS - Kimberly Monical is turning a dream into a reality. Born and raised in Cimarron, Monical and her husband Matt purchased Clark’s Pharmacy in downtown Cimarron a year ago which gave her a... more »
Love Story Lies Behind Playful Napa Shop
Napa, CA - Describing The Playful Garden as a garden and gift store is accurate, but just doesn’t do it justice. The lines that owner Mimi Glavin carries are functional, but fun.For example, “Our new... more »
Marine City Candy Store Set to Move to Get More Room
Marine City, MI - The Sweet Tooth in Marine City is looking to get a little bit sweeter.The candy shop is planning to move across the Water Street.With 700 different candies, owner Todd May said... more »
Urban Girl Can’t Wait to Keep it Local with new Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch store in Carmel Valley
San Diego, CA - The pink hard hat was perfect for her, although she might’ve preferred purple. The girly hard hat was on site at the under-construction Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch as punishment for... more »
Greenport Pet Boutique Moving into old White’s Hardware
Greenport, NY - The former White’s Hardware storefront in Greenport Village will become the new location of an existing village business that’s been looking to move into a larger space.That business is Harbor Pet boutique,... more »
Former Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney to Headline Annual Industry Breakfast at 2015 International Home + Housewares Show
Former governor and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will be the featured speaker during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show. The breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 10... more »
Nubble Gift Shop Revenues up 82 Percent
York, ME - The Sohier Park Welcome Center Gift Shop at the Nubble has had a meteoric success since it was expanded in time for last summer’s tourist season. In just those few months, revenues... more »
Candy Business Grows Sweeter Over the Years
Rochester, NY - Craig Sykut is getting ready again for the Valentine's Day rush. After that, it's quickly on to Easter.It's been the same kind of routine for nearly a century at Andy's Candies, where... more »
Who Needs Video Games? Not Hobby Shop in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, NJ - Growing up in the Bronx, Arlene Schutzer was always a people person and believed that sales was in her blood. But she could never have imagined the kind of retail longevity she... more »
Ames Dogs Woof Down at Treats on a Leash
Ames, IA - Barb and Michael Morris’ basset hound Bell had a strong personality and very expressive eyes.Barb had an idea to open a pet specialty store called Bell’s Boutique. But in September, at 10... more »
Nancys Fancys Ceramics
Magnolia, TX - In a bright yellow building near FM 1774 in Magnolia, Nancys Fancys Ceramics serves as a getaway for customers of all ages looking to reminisce with friends while creating lasting memories through... more »
