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May 31, 2014
Ladue-Based Women’s clothing Store Cha Boutique Opens Columbia location

Columbia, MO - A Ladue women's clothing store is opening its second location in downtown Columbia. Cha Boutique, opened by Sarah Garlich in Ladue in 2010, is moving into a space at 16 S. Ninth... more »

May 31, 2014
Artisan at Hingham Shop Finds Soapmaking ‘Relaxing’

Hingham, MA - Robin Schmidt’s Dragonfly Handmade Soap is a nice addition to the wide variety of unique creations offered at the Artisans in the Square shop in downtown Hingham.Schmidt, who has been making and... more »

May 31, 2014
Sisters Open Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in Orwigsburg

Orwigsburg, PA - Two sisters originally from the borough have opened an ice cream and chocolate shop on East Market Street.Janelle Carper, 37, of Manheim, Lancaster County, and Tina Cinamella-Geiger, 39, of Orwigsburg, decided they... more »

May 30, 2014
Vintage Marquee Lights Shines Bright with Social Commerce Success using ShopSocially

Popular retailer for décor items, Vintage Marquee Lights (VML) today announced its social commerce success using ShopSocially. VML is turning website visitors into social brand ambassadors. VML is encouraging website visitors to become Facebook fans... more »

May 30, 2014
Accent On Design Accepts 25 New Participants for Summer 2014 Market

A sizeable group of 25 cross-category home and lifestyle designers have been accepted into Accent on Design® for the summer 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle. Accent on Design's juried... more »

May 30, 2014
Chinoiserie Chic and Vintage Asian-Inspired Patterns Come to Showtime with WILLIAMSBURG and P/K Lifestyles Textile Introduction

Dramatic multicultural design themes of the 18th century are carried into trend meets tradi­­tion looks with the launch of the WILLIAMSBURG Classics IV collection from WILLIAMSBURG and licensee P/K Lifestyles. The introduction at Showtime will... more »

May 30, 2014
Meet The Merchant: Kanibal Home in Downtown Jersey City Offers Unique Decor

Jersey City, NJ - Five years ago, Kristen Scalia left her full time job and took what she describes as a “leap” into a small business.What had started as a hobby in home décor and... more »

May 30, 2014
Sign of the Arrow Shoots For Bigger Store

Ladue, MO - Sign of the Arrow, the nonprofit gift and needlepoint boutique, is moving — but not far.The Ladue store is planning to relocate to 9814 Clayton Road, just a block and a half... more »

May 30, 2014
New Downtown Fredericksburg Shop Gives Salvaged Wood a Second Life

Fredericksburg, VA - Old wood is getting new life in a just-opened shop in downtown Fredericksburg.Fraser Wood Elements at 820 Caroline St. sells all manner of reclaimed and refinished wood products, from flooring and furniture... more »

May 30, 2014
Big Step for Small Business

Indianapolis, IN - Among the candy, snacks and flowers you will find Dominique’s Aromatherapy Hair and Body products in the Frank & Katrina Basile Gift Shop located within the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital.The product... more »

May 29, 2014
Mother, Daughter Celebrating 30 Years of Success

St. Ansgar, IA - For the past 30 years, Home Sweet Home has a been a part of the downtown business landscape of St. Ansgar.On June 8, owner Kari Nelson, along with her mom, Judy... more »

May 29, 2014
Children’s Clothing Store Opens Today in Downtown Syracuse

Syracuse, NY - A new children's clothing retailer, Indie Kids, is open for business starting today in Armory Square.The store is across from the Museum of Science and Technology in space formerly occupied by Showoffs... more »

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