retailer profiles

Norwich Woman Sets Up New Craft and Gift Store in Hall Road

Norwich, UK - From jewellery to jams to photography, The Craft Room, in Hall Road, stocks an array of artistic delights.It is the idea of 31-year-old Bryony Snelling who opened the shop on February 6.Ms... more »

Why Not Make a Dream Come True?

Scranton, PA - Angela Dawn Sheehan served as a nurse for more than 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. In 1993, the Arkansas native moved to Northeast Pennsylvania where she continued to practice nursing.But... more »

LI Network Makes Rival Shop Owners Friends

Long Island, NY - Trusted business advice is hard to come by, but much to gift shop owner Kerry Punzi's surprise, she has found a wealth of it from an unlikely source: potential competitors. "I... more »

Women in Business: Jan Beale

Montgomery, AL - Jan Beale has successfully transitioned from selling the family machine works business to operating You Name It! em­broidery and gift store off At­lanta Highway in Montgomery.In between those two ven­tures, the Auburn... more »

Local Business Owner Hopes to Woo Shoppers with Iowa City Valentine’s Day Store

Iowa City, IA - Want to check out Valentine, the new Valentine's Day themed craft and clothing store on the Pedestrian Mall that opened this week?If so, you've got about two weeks.For local business owner... more »

Poulsbo’s Saisons Boutique Blooms With the Seasons

Poulsbo, WA - Buying a retail shop in the middle of a recession would seem like a risky move, but for Erin Whitson, lack of guarantees was nothing unusual. Whitson and her husband, Dick, have... more »

Resident Starts Her Own Dream Boutique

Humble, TX - After being laid off and unemployed for around a year, Shawna Duplantis decided to follow her dream to open her own boutique. She started with bottle cap jewelry and accessories and bows,... more »

Chapel Hill’s Glee Kids Features Clothing, Gifts for Kids

Chapel Hill, NC - Usually when I feature moms here on Go Ask Mom, my interviews with them are planned weeks, sometimes months in advance.Not so with Melissa Russell, owner of Glee Kids in downtown... more »