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October 8, 2014
Fair Trade Alive and Well In Hudson Under New Name

Hudson, OH - Janet Rhodes may be gone, but Fair Trade remains, only now it's called Fair Trade on Main and its new owner/operator is Hudson newcomer Pat Blankenship.The shop, 134 N. Main St., carries... more »

October 8, 2014
Dayton Native’s Passion Turns into Confetti

Dayton, OH - Briana Snyder’s passion for event and party planning has blossomed into a new business venture in downtown Dayton.The University of Dayton graduate recently opened a unique store called Confetti at 42 W.... more »

October 8, 2014
Lynn Boutique Moves into a ‘Central’ Location

Lynn, MA - Central Street is getting a little more polish with the opening of “Just Glam,” just down from City Hall.Yessica and Oscar Rodriguez have teamed up to show off Yessica’s love of fashion... more »

October 7, 2014
Elk Group International to Occupy 10,000 Square Feet at AmericasMart

AmericasMart® Atlanta accelerates the integration of its Home and Rug collections with the commitment of ELK Group International to a new 10,000-plus square foot showroom. The expansive space will showcase ELK’s family of home décor,... more »

October 7, 2014
Cash Mob Heading to 104 Street to Encourage Shopping Local in Edmonton

Edmonton, AB - No one likes to shop in a crowd but an event on 104 Street Tuesday night is encouraging folks to ‘mob’ some of Edmonton’s local shops.Hoards of people are expected to flood... more »

October 6, 2014
Spartanburg Woman Opening Chick-A-Pearl in Simpsonville

Simpsonville, SC - Christine Power of Spartanburg plans to open Chick-A-Pearl, a faith-based doll and accessory shop, in Simpsonville this week.The shop, located at 125 N. Main St., is scheduled to open at 10 a.m.... more »

October 6, 2014
John Hanly & Co Brings Luxury Textiles to the US Market With New Online Portal

Luxury fabric manufacturer John Hanly & Co has launched its new US-centric website portal to attract the general US market to its wares.The longstanding company currently manufactures scarves, capes, caps and throws in bespoke fabrics... more »

October 6, 2014
Rosalind Candy Castle Thrives in ‘Chocolate Belt’ of Western Pa.

New Brighton, PA - Jim Crudden stirred the day's first batch of peanut brittle for a few minutes in a big copper kettle, then handed off to his son Mike. Even at 300 degrees, the... more »

October 6, 2014
‘Hip Chic’ Looks Found at New Plattsmouth Store

Plattsmouth, NE - No matter what your age, you can be “hip chic” at the new Lipstick Stain Boutique in Plattsmouth.Owners Amy Tegels and Angie Yost opened the store Aug. 11 at 502 Main Street.... more »

October 5, 2014
Local Mom Opens ‘Working Boutique’ in Lexington as DIY Haven

Lexington, SC - A newly opened Lexington business not only sells one-of-a-kind home accents, but owner Sarah Cornett has the expertise and tools to help people create their own original pieces.Cornett is a self-described “junker... more »

October 4, 2014
Project Pop-Up Returns to Downtown Milton

Milton, DE - After a combined 22 years as bartenders at Irish Eyes in Lewes, Patrick and Amy Conroy decided to set out to start their own business.After seven years practicing as an esthetician, Hillary... more »

October 4, 2014
Florist Flourishing After Launching Her Own Shop in Market Lavington

Wiltshire, UK - Business is blossoming for Kathryn Cooper after she opened a florists and gift shop in her home village.Miss Cooper, 25, of Market Lavington, has created The Blossom Tree Flowers & Gifts in... more »

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