retailer profiles

The Atlantis Resort & Casino

An upscale shopping experience in paradiseWith its pristine sand, clear sea and blazing sunshine, the aptly named Paradise Island in the Bahamas has long been a top destination for travelers seeking to escape the daily... more »

Gem Focuses on the Hand-made, Unique

Oak Park, IL - Don't be misled by the store name "Gem." There's nothing flashy about this Oak Park boutique, with its emphasis on unusual styles and great design.Though Gem's shining star is jewelry, shoppers... more »

Olive Branch & Grape Vine Specialty Shop has Coming-out Party in Westwood

Westwood, NJ - His doctor suggested medication to fight high cholesterol, but Paul Karoyan found another way: "I took a shot of olive oil before bed for seven months straight." It not only worked –... more »

Gift Store Aims to Offer Unique Merchandise

Dartmouth, MA - Like many other owners of small stores, Lea McBratney does her best to concentrate on carving a unique niche by seeking and selecting merchandise that is "different" than what you might find... more »

A Half Century in Business | Art Store Hits 50 Years Through Planning, Adapting to Market

Bellevue, WA - A lot can happen in 50 years.In that half century, the world has seen nine presidents, the first missions into space and the moon, and a series of economic booms and busts.Rare... more »

Free Byrd Shop Opens in Encinitas

Encinitas, CA - If you a penchant for things that are a little off-the-beaten-path, there's a new place in town ready to deliver.Free Byrd Shop is one part boutique and one part holistic healing hub,... more »

Boutique Supports Goods Handmade by Women

Middletown, CT - The ladybug is known as a symbol of good fortune in many cultures. And for Amy Becker, owner of the Ladybug Boutique since 2006 on College Street in Middletown, that luck has... more »

Razzle Dazzle Boutique Now Open for Business in Hamlet

Hamlet, NC - It's hard to miss the new business that opened its doors on Hamlet Avenue last Saturday, with the pink and white striped awning that hints at the girly shop inside.Razzle Dazzle Boutique,... more »