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Dynamic Sister Act Continues to Spice up Westfield
Westfield, NJ - Savory Spice Shop, a Colorado-based franchise that sells hundreds of herbs, spices, and exclusive spice blends is flourishing at their East Broad Street location in downtown Westfield. Owners/operators and Union County residents... more »
Inspirations Embroidery Opens At 427 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI - Lynn Murphy is back on Main Street with an embroidery shop, this time with less emphasis on contract work and more on retail.She had been on Main Street, then on Frenchtown... more »
Seasoned Retailer Expands on Store Concept with Wholesale Collection
MN - Retailer Lynne Gonsior is taking the bright colors and funky atmosphere of her Minneapolis baby stores-which MTV once dubbed the hippest in the Midwest-into design with her first wholesale collection, Über Baby Lifestyles.... more »
Sweet Success for Expanding PopsyCakes Co.
Miami, FL - Until this summer, the cupcake on a pretzel stick, created by Jessica Cervantes while in high school, sold at about a dozen South Florida locations. You could find the five flavors at... more »
Eco-Innovators Start Fresh with BeginAgain Toys
Veteran eco-toymakers Chris Clemmer and David Bowen are on new adventure, telling stories of invention and studying history for inspiration. These founders of Sprig Toys Inc. are beginning again—in a big way.BeginAgain Toys of Fort... more »
Bella Taylor Handbag Collection Exceeeds 100,000 Shipped Units to Independent Retailers in 2011
More than 100,000 Bella Taylor handbags, wallets, purses and travel bags have been shipped to independent retailers in 2011, according to VHC, Inc. The number was exceeded on September 12th, and does not include sales... more »
From Halloween to the Holiday Season, Praim Confections Introduces New All Natural Chocolate Bars in Chic and Festive Packaging
If you want to bring a smile and even a chuckle to someone you care about this holiday season, PRAIM Confections has the ideal gift - - a highly designed, chic and fun all natural... more »
‘A Cat and the Fiddle a Fair’: Unique Shops Draw in Customers Aplenty
Rosemount, MN - One long weekend a month, big red flags billow outside of the charming house on the edge of downtown Rosemount, beckoning passersby to stop in and explore another unique collection of antique... more »
Great Lakes Artisan Village/Market Place
Holly, MI - If you are looking to support Michigan-made products, artists and manufacturers, you'll want to stop in downtown Holly for a visit to Great Lakes Artisan Village/Market Place. "We have expanded our square... more »
Business Spotlight: ‘Sheryl’s Place’ Gift Creation
Upper Dublin, PA - Sheryl Fox wanted to to create a one-stop shop in Upper Dublin for those searching for gifts for loved ones or friends. So she founded Sheryl's Place, and now has 15... more »
Bath Bomb Company Expands Operations From House to Tacoma Retail Store
Tacoma, WA - From the sprinkles to the industrial mixer to the cooling racks inside Feeling Smitten, it's not surprising people mistake it for a bakery. Through the windows, cupcake icing beckons, and the doughnuts... more »
Decor Trends Good for Fall and Beyond
Attending the New York International Gift Fair is a little like watching television with a teenager: Lots of eye-catching visuals whiz by as the channels keep changing.The fair's home decor section is vast. Contemporary design... more »
