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July 28, 2014
White Butterfly Helps Lawyer Transform into Shopkeeper

Jackson, NJ - Michelle Katz co-owns The White Butterfly Gift Shop and Café in Jackson.When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur?I am a full-time attorney in private practice in Jackson, but always... more »

July 28, 2014
Suds Bar Soap Still Going Strong in Dover

Dover, DE - Kim Aigle is a bar soap kind of gal.The 28-year-old former Brooklynite, now Delawearean, has turned her love of a bathroom staple into a successful online business and brick-and-mortar shop in Dover.... more »

July 28, 2014
Local Business Spotlight: Domestica

Des Moines, IA - Chrissy Jensen and a friend brainstormed opening a Des Moines business that carried handmade items. The two had enjoyed shopping at similar stores elsewhere. When the friend moved, Jensen decided to... more »

July 28, 2014
Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co. Brings Gourmet Olive Oil to Torrance

Torrance, CA - South Bay foodies looking for a little something extra in their olive oil can shop closer to home at a new boutique oil and vinegar shop in Torrance.Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co.,... more »

July 28, 2014
Vegas Market Will Grow in Scope

Las Vegas, NV - The organizers of the Las Vegas Market today announced an upcoming expansion of showroom space at the outset of its summer trade show at World Market Center.The expansion, which will be... more »

July 26, 2014
Longtime Customer Buys Downtown Shop

Fredericksburg, VA - Heritage Gifts and Imports, on William Street in downtown Fredericksburg, was Suzanne Metzger’s go-to shop for unique gifts for years.So when former owner Peggy DiMaio, who ran the shop for 14 years,... more »

July 26, 2014
New Retail Shop, Port MA, Brings ‘Classic’ Clothes to Main Street, Northampton

Northampton, MA - Springfield native Benjamin Glushein, 36, achieved a long-held dream to own his own boutique when he opened Port MA at 202 Main St. July 13. He took a circuitous route to get... more »

July 26, 2014
Las Vegas Market Reveal Winners of Third Global Goodness Awards

Las Vegas Market announced today that companies — Banded, Distinctly Himalayan, Naturepedic, Phillips Collection and Surya — have been selected as winners of the third semi-annual Global Goodness Awards, recognizing furniture, gift and home decor... more »

July 25, 2014
Jewelry Designer Shining Example of Entrepreneurship

Grosse Pointe, MI - When Angie Polizzi of Grosse Pointe bought sparkling shoes for her little girl, she had no idea they would someday lead daughter Susan Stefani to a shining career as a jewelry... more »

July 25, 2014
A Year in Business Still Brings New Ideas to This Olde Shop

Storm Lake, IA - Just over ago, when the store located on 125 Flindt drive opened up, the central theme behind the store was to bring rustic antique home decor items to a shop in... more »

July 25, 2014
Artisan Chocolate Shop Bon Bon Bon Introduces Detroit to ‘Good Goodies’

Detroit, MI - One might say Alexandra Clark has searched the world over for the perfect chocolate. But her love for Detroit brought her back home to open her artisan chocolate shop.Clark, 26, opened Bon... more »

July 24, 2014
Nearly 50 Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Planned at Las Vegas Market Honoring New-to-Market and Expanding Exhibitors

LAS VEGAS — At the nearly 50 ribbon-cutting ceremonies scheduled to take place at the upcoming Summer Market, held July 27-31, Las Vegas Market will celebrate the opening of new showrooms, and relocations or expansions... more »

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