retailer profiles

Local Salinas Boutique Is Put on Wheels

Salinas, CA - Sweet Envy Fashion Boutique has been in Oldtown Salinas for about a year. The owner, Diana Guzman, said sales weren't where they should be, so she decided to hit the streets, literally.... more »

O The Fashion!

Big Bear Lake, CA - Jeannie Houston Antes is an artist, a wife, a mother and a business owner. Of all those hats she wears, it’s the business owner chapeau she never thought she’d wear.“If... more »

Waverly Boutique Has Just What You’re Looking For

Manhattan Beach, CA - When a favorite place to shop is also owned and managed by one of my favorite people, it makes a shopping trip that much more pleasurable.Marissa Marsh is sole owner of... more »

New Home Decor and Gift Shop Makes a Statement

Conway, AR - Monday, Statements, a home accessories and gift boutique, opened on Front Street.The store’s owner, Allison Reed, said the store is meant to be the place where you can find that true, one-of-a-kind... more »

Kelly Thornburg is ‘Tickled Pink’ to Be in Business Again

Carbondale, IL - To say that Carbondale’s Kelly Thornburg is excited about owning her own retail boutique and gift shop would be an understatement. In fact, Thornburg is tickled pink to be in business for... more »

Independent Stores Find Ways to Compete With Big Boxes

Gloversville, NY - Since it was created in the 1960s, the Route 30A arterial passing through Gloversville and Johnstown has been a double-edged sword for the local retail economy. Most say it has cut in... more »

Children’s Couture: Stay-at-Home Mom Creates Clothing Line for Daughters

Rising Sun, MD - Melissa Davis’ twin girls are some of the best dressed around.Like any 4-year-old twins, their outfits match. Today, they’re wearing pale green and white striped leggings, black flower headbands and boxy... more »

Lillie K’s Collection Boutique & Antiques opens in Mullins

Mullins, SC - The Greater Mullins Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lillie K’s Collection Boutique & Antiques on 218 S. Main Street last week, welcoming another new business to downtown.Owners Tammy... more »