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Las Vegas Market Accelerated Launch of New C5 Showroom Floor
Las Vegas Market announced today that high occupancy levels on existing better home décor floors, increased interest from vendors and overall leasing momentum will accelerate the planned launch of C5, a new floor for high-end... more »
Family-Owned Religious Store Has Weathered All Storms
Havertown, PA - The chatter that Pope Francis will visit the land of cheesesteaks and Tastykakes next year has not been officially confirmed.But members of the DiCocco family, owners of the St. Jude Shop Inc.... more »
Katy’s Kandy Plans to Open Second Downtown Pittsburgh Location
Pittsburgh, PA - Jon Weston, owner of Katy's Kandy, is preparing to open his second downtown Pittsburgh location, leasing a 2,000-square-foot storefront in a distinctive and historic metal-clad building the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation... more »
Dallas Market Center and ART Announce 26th Annual ARTS Awards Judges
ART and Dallas Market Center, co-founder and producer of the ARTS Awards, today announced the 26th annual ARTS Awards judges. This distinguished judging panel will select winners in 24 different categories. The awards will be... more »
Quincy Friends Make Business Dream a Reality
Quincy, WA - It was the third time she had the dream. While on vacation in Oregon, Charlene Sherman, of Quincy, received a text from her friend Carrie Weber. Weber had another dream of turning... more »
Sly Fox Brings ‘Fun and Funky’ to Downtown Tryon
Tryon, NC - A new boutique has slipped into downtown Tryon, N.C.The Sly Fox, which specializes in clothing, accessories and gifts, opened this fall on the north end of St. Luke’s Plaza on Trade Street.“We... more »
Best Locally Owned Toy Store: Shananigans Toy Shop
Roland Park, MD - As any kid will tell you, toy stores are great. And Shananigans Toy Shop is one of the best.The shop – a Roland Park fixture for years – is cozy and... more »
Ready for the Holidays? 5 Small Business Saturday Survival Tips
With holiday shopping expected to grow this year, Small Business Saturday is a great time for small retailers to increase their profits and customer bases.According to a recent forecast by consulting and financial advising firm... more »
Moore County Store Offers Glimpse of the Past
Vass, NC - Some say, "You should charge admission."Others compare it to a museum.One person said, "I feel like I'm back home."Those are reactions from customers who come in the Dunrovin Country Store on U.S.1... more »
Gift Shop is a National Winner Again
Hinckley, UK - A Hinckley boutique has been crowned top of the shops after winning a national competition.Castle Street gift shop Marmalade Meringue has been named as the winner of a best shop window contest.The... more »
Talking Business: Crafts Specialist Transitions from Etsy to Downtown Store
Longview, WA - Years after establishing herself as an online entrepreneur, crafter Colleen Holten has made the leap to open her own store in downtown Longview.Holten opened Neener’s Gift Shop, 1210 Maple St., in September,... more »
Gift Shop’s Success Hinges on Variety
Fairbanks, AK - To stand out in a crowd — in this case, a crowd of gift shops — it helps not just to be diverse, but unique to the local. For more than two... more »
