Merchants Say Shop Local Effort Worked For Small Businesses

The wrapping paper may (or may not) have made it to the trash yet, but — anecdotally at least — it appears that local stores had a decent Christmas shopping season. Joining together for "Shop... more »

Dad of UC Football Player Killed in Crash Opens Candy Shop in Son’s Memory

Sharonville, OH - Months after a University of Cincinnati football player was killed in a motorcycle accident, his father is opening up a candy store in his son's name.Chamoda Kennedy-Palmore, 19, was a terrific football... more »

Hilliards’ Chocolates Comes to Mansfield

Mansfield, MA - The new Hilliards’ Chocolates at Mansfield Pavilion on School Street is the latest expansion of an Easton family business.Today Judy Hilliard McCarthy and her husband, Charlie McCarthy, own and operate shops in... more »

A Little Carmel Chocolate Shop With Big Plans

Carmel, IN - Julie Bolejack sits as silently as a yogi in mediation behind the counter at her fledgling Chocolate for the Spirit shop in Carmel. The barely audible crinkle of gold foil she's wrapping... more »

Downtown Ypsilanti Candy and Gift Shop to Open New Ferndale Location

Ferndale, MI - After eight years of success in downtown Ypsilanti, The Rocket candy and gift shop will open a new location in Ferndale.Owner Eli Morrissey says the new 2,600-square-foot location on Woodward Avenue near... more »

Mother-Daughter Duo Find Sweet Success with Candy Business

Nolesville,TN - A local mother-daughter duo is finding sweet success after opening a candy shop in Nolensville nearly two years ago.Regina Pinto started Blushing Berry in her own kitchen, but has since expanded her business.“To... more »

Simpsonville Tea Shop Takes Over Former Amanzi Tea Space

Simpsonville, SC - Roger Bowman does not look like a tea person. With his cut to the chase tone and biting wit, he seems more suited for the corporate world than as the owner of... more »

New Falls Candy Store Features Premium Chocolate Treats, Gourmet Coffees and Ice Cream

Niagara Falls, NY - Amber Haick watched closely as a visitor to her new chocolate store took a taste of her chocolate-covered peanut brittle.At the bliss-filled look on the face of the taster, the Niagara... more »