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Shop Oro Valley Summer Campaign begins May 1
Oro Valley, AZ - Oro Valley's town government is encouraging shoppers to stick with local retailers during the summer months.In the Shop Oro Valley Summer Campaign, which launches May 1, shoppers who spend at least... more »
Candy Bar Owner Says She’s Got a Sweet Gig
Houston, TX - The Heights Candy Bar aims straight for the sweet tooth.Tanita Gumney's boutique sweet-shop at 833 Studewood opened in February just in time for Valentine's Day, and switched a month later to confection-filled... more »
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach $20 Billion
After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother's Day keeping practicality in mind. According to NRF's 2014 Mother's Day Spending Survey conducted... more »
Scruples Boutique Celebrating 35 Years
Houston, TX - As a boutique owner, Betty Griffin prides herself on knowing how to make women look good.“People come here from all over Houston,” she said. “They like the clothes and the services we... more »
Capricorn Boutique – Survivor of The First Class
San Diego, CA - When “besties” Krissy Heinz and Lisa Ovadia opened their boutique, Capricorn, in Bird Rock in 2006, they were denied not one, but two business loans. The two say they were under-capitalized,... more »
A Crafty Move to Stay on High Street
Wigan, UK - THE founder of a popular Wigan art and craft business has decided to retire.But it doesn’t mean the end of Pye Studios on Market Street, Hindley, because Helen Pye is handing over... more »
Milkfarm, a New Cheese Shop, Opens in Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock,CA - f your idea of the four food groups is cheese, charcuterie, bread and wine, Milkfarm in Eagle Rock is set to become your new grocery shopping central. Leah Park Fierro, formerly head... more »
Long Sault’s Stewart Loves the Gift Business
Long Sault, ON - Walking into Stokefire in the Long Sault Plaza you immediately get the feeling no matter what the occasion you will find just the right gift.Kim Stewart, owner of the gift store,... more »
Little Traveler Opens Fair Trade Gallery
Geneva, IL - The Little Traveler at 404 S. Third Street in Geneva, IL announces the opening of the Fair Trade Gallery within its 36-room boutique. As Annette Shamloo, manager of the new gallery, says,... more »
Artist Lily Wikoff Makes a Name for Herself
Greenville, SC - Lily Wikoff recalled the first time she touched clay.She was in the art classroom of Bellmont High School in Decatur, Ind. Classic rock 'n' roll — the favorite music of art teacher... more »
New Fashion Boutique Adds to Downtown Olympia’s Vibrancy
Olympia, WA - The husband-and-wife team of Jeff and Stevie Olson are at it again, opening a second business in April after they went into business nearly six years ago with Hawks Prairie Home Furnishings... more »
NY NOW Adds Value with Five Days of Seminars & Events
A comprehensive, five-day series of educational sessions and special events will add extra value to the Market experience during the summer edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle, August 16-20, 2014, at... more »
