retailer profiles

Evanston Gift Boutique Isn’t Gone, It’s Just Two Blocks East

Evanston, IL - Patty O’Neill has been selling gifts in her Evanston gift boutique, Perennials, since she bought the store in 2003.But on April 1, O’Neill became the receiver of gifts, for a change.The gifts... more »

My Oh My!… A Unique Boutique

Marshfield, WI - “Having a boutique, or coffee shop, has been something I’ve had in the back of my mind for many years,” says Barb Mueller, owner of My Oh My! “Personally, I enjoy going... more »

coop & spree Signs First Retail Lease In New York City

coop & spree, a new retail concept for the young, stylish, metropolitan woman, today announced that it has signed a lease for its first retail store at 202 Elizabeth Street in New York City. As... more »

‘Like Mother, Like Daughter’

Lexington, TN - As a child, Patti Woods became captivated by a two-story brick house with towering white columns near its front doors in her hometown of Lexington.“I would tell my granny, ‘When I get... more »

My Oh My!… A Unique Boutique

Marshfield, WI - “Having a boutique, or coffee shop, has been something I’ve had in the back of my mind for many years,” says Barb Mueller, owner of My Oh My! “Personally, I enjoy going... more »

Travelling Boutique Sets up Shop in Lake Country This Month

Lake Country, BC - A unique, mobile boutique has set up shop in Lake Country for the month of March, offering vintage and retro wares dating as far back as the 1950's.Usually roaring around the... more »

Robots, Delfa Rolls And Turkish Taffy

New Hyde Park, NY - It’s a family affair for the Winters of Port Washington when they make pilgrimages to Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park. “There’s something in that store for everyone,”... more »

Shop Local Campaign Receives Wide Support

Shoreham, UK - THE Shop Local, Eat Local, Play Local campaign, launched in the Herald & Gazette series last week to support local businesses, is receiving wide support.Independent retailers are at the heart of the... more »