retailer profiles

Social Media Spurred Sales for Independent Retailers in 2011

Detroit, MI - Cheryl and Karen Daskas, owners of the upscale Tender boutique in Birmingham, Mich., were trying to find a way to draw their social-media friends into the store this year.So they created an... more »

News Nearby: New Boutique Opens

Upper St. Clair, PA - A few weeks ago, Premier Boutique opened its doors to the Peters Township community selling luxury items made of alpaca.The shop occupies the space where Maggie's Hardware used to be—on... more »

Local Boutique Enjoys Holiday Success

Bedford, NY - It was a successful holiday season for local business Bubble & Tweet, who say they surpassed their numbers from last year.Although the small, cozy boutique didn't have customers lining up at midnight... more »

Gold & Maiden Boutique: ‘Hip’ Addition to the 600 Block

St. Petersburg, FL - "Fun." "Hip" "Awesome prices."That's how owner Torrie Tiernan Jasuwan describes her new retail shop on the 600 block.The former model is no novice when it comes to fashion. With experience in... more »

Central Louisiana Shoppers Storm Stores in The Rain

Alexandria, LA - Lizette Smith thought she would spend Monday doing laundry and catching up on some paperwork at her job.The co-owner of Southern Chic, a gift boutique located at 3200 Jackson St., wasn't planning... more »

Visit FabulousMe for a Fabulous You

Cumberland Gap, TN - If you want something unique for yourself or someone else and you don't want to travel very far, just visit FabulousMe, located in Cumberland Gap.Tasha Fortner is the owner of this... more »

New Gift Store Offers Gifts with Unique Scents

Show Low, AZ - Like the candles they make, Jeff and Sherry Harrison needed to mold their brand new gift store to what they needed it to be. It must have worked because, also like... more »

Cypress Garden Combines Boutique with Landscaping Business

Monterey, CA - More than just a nursery, Cypress Garden in Monterey has expanded over the years to reflect the interests and expertise of its two owners. Ray Sumida and his sister, Ann Tsuchiya, operate... more »