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Since 2014, weve been traveling across the country visiting brands, both big and small, to highlight the side of retail most people dont see the moments behind the products.

45,000250RETAILERS VISITEDSTATES VISITEDMILES TRAVELED16BY THE NUMBERS68CITIES VISITEDAs of May 2016

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Toys R Us and Make-A-Wish team up every year to celebrate World Wish Day and the birthdays of Wish Kids across the country.

Secaucus, NJApril 2016

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The best part about being a small business is that we can make the customers experience whatever they want it to be. Angela Ferris, Owner, Lane Florist

Dallas, TXFebruary 2015

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The Old Country Store in New Hampshire traces its roots back to 1781, making it over 200 years old.

Moultonborough, NHApril 2016

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Tom Begley is a lead laboratory technician at L.L.Bean. One of the many unique careers at the brand, his job involves breaking products and freezing boots in ice for quality testing.

Freeport, MEAugust 2015

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Reno Fly Shop in Nevada not only provides great products, but also great expertise. This is not just a look-and-see experience. Jim Litchfield, Reno Fly Shop

Reno, NVJune 2015

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According to owner Rick Caruso, 20 million people visit The Grove annually to shop, dine and enjoy the sights.

Los Angeles, CASeptember 2014

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Wakefield-Scearce Galleries in Kentucky has more than 25 antique showrooms that cover over 35,000 square feet.

Shelbyville, KYApril 2015

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Every bike donated to Second Life Bikes in New Jersey is repaired by a team of experts, volunteers and local students for a chance at a second life.

Asbury Park, NJApril 2016

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Leslie Rate and Ken Lay have degrees in graphic design and architecture, respectively. They now use their skills to build and design Macys stores across the country.

Cincinnati, OHAugust 2014

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Trunk Club makes it easier for men and women to shop for clothes by offering personalized recommendations and one-on-one experiences.

Chicago, ILOctober 2014

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Polly Weinstein grew up in her parents jewelry store in Nevada. Today, she owns her own jewelry brand appropriately named The Jewelers Daughter.

Las Vegas, NVJune 2015

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Portland, MEAugust 2015Sea Bags products are designed and sewn by local craftspeople using recycled sailboat sails; materials come from Maine first, New England second and the United States third.

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Micheles Totally Awesome Gourmet Popcorn in New Jersey has been enjoyed by celebrities at the Emmy Awards and the Kids Choice Awards.

Londonerry, NH April 2016

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Princeton, NJApril 2016Princeton Record Exchange has been named one of the top record stores in the country by Time, Rolling Stone, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.

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With ten million designs and hundreds of different merchandise, CafePress has over one billion customized product options.

Louisville, KYApril 2015

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Duluth, MNNovember 2015Duluth Pack in Minnesota has been in business since 1882. It is the oldest maker of leather and canvas bags in U.S.

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Prior to founding Heros Welcome, Robert Camp was the CEO of Pier One Imports. He considers himself a lifetime retailer with more than 50 years of experience.

North Hero, VTAugust 2015

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Bikes are what we sell, but the business were in is fun, recreation, weight loss and comradery. Chris Zane, Owner, Zanes Cycles

Branford, CTAugust 2015

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Dallas, TXFebruary 2015Inspired by her mothers Mexican heritage, Mi Golondrina owner Cristina Lynch brings handcrafted products from female artisans in Mexico to Texas stores and online.

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The Farmhouse Store started as a small craft gallery that grew into a gifts and home furnishing store. People have said this is their happy place. Krisin Menapace, Owner, The Farmhouse Store

Princeton, NJApril 2016

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Its been over 40 years since Gary Cammack started Cammack Ranch Supply at just 19 years old.

Union Center, SDApril 2014

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Being dancers themselves, Grand Jet owner Ruthena Fink and her staff are committed to supporting the dancers who walk their door. That often includes attending their dance classes and performances.

St Paul, MNNovember 2015

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Rebecca Ruth founded Rebecca-Ruth Candy in 1919 and took two years to perfect her recipe for blending bourbon and candy.

Frankfort, KYApril 2014

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More than 150 animal lovers work at Daves Soda and Pet City in Massachusetts. My friends think I work like Dr. Doolittle. Matthew Moretti, Aquarium Manager, Daves Soda and Pet City

Agawam, MAAugust 2015

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Burlington, NJApril 2016The employees at Burlington Stores take pride in working for a company that gives back. As part of their Warm Coats Warm Hearts drive, the brand has collected and donated over 1.6 million coats to people in need.

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Polaroid Fotobar empowers people to liberate their digital photos by offering customized printing in different shapes and on different textures and products.

Las Vegas, NVJune 2015

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Owner of Readers Fine Jewelers Eddie Guerboian began his career as the cleaner at the very shop he now owns and operates.

Santa Monica, CASeptember 2014

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Each summer, Harborside Harvest Market sells one ton 2,000 pounds of fudge, every month.

North Hero, VTAugust 2015

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Now one of the most well-known tourist stops in the U.S., Wall Drug Store gained its initial popularity by promising free ice water to patrons as they were driving by the store.

Wall, SDApril 2014

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Acton, MAAugust 2015There is no comparison to owning your own business in a town where you live, work and enjoy the people. David Didriksen, Owner, Willow Books

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Hudson, OHAugust 2014Nicole Long, a once-aspiring attorney, is an inspiration manager at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.

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Rhodes For Him For Her, a mens and womens clothing store, has an in-store hat designer who makes over 100 custom hats for the Kentucky Derby season each year.

Louisville, KYApril 2015

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The staff at 36 Lyn Refuel Station has reinvented the convenience store experience by selling locally sourced products.

Minneapolis, MNNovember 2015

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Behind the scenes at the Target headquarters, the crew learned about the brands corporate social responsibility initiatives and commitment to the community.

Minneapolis, MNNovember 2015

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Tin Whiskers Brewing Company was founded by three engineers who have a passion for the art and science of brewing beer.

St Paul, MNNovember 2015

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Thanks to an influx of retail companies like Zappos, residents and tourists alike now enjoy a thriving and growing downtown Las Vegas community.

Las Vegas, NVNovember 2015

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Dublin, OHAugust 2014The best part about retail for me has always been the people Im working with. Its about watching them get opportunities and grow. - Rajeev Sabharwal, Division Vice President, Wendys

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From leather belts to clothing to stable supplies, Pinkstons Turf Goods has been a part of the horse industry in Kentucky since 1937.

Lexington, KYApril 2015

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Every summer, Giffords Ice Cream scoops over one million ice cream cones at their five locations.

Skowhegan, MEAugust 2015

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Melinda Gates and Bill Clinton are just a couple of the famous faces whove been seen at Flora Grubb Gardens a San Francisco garden center that has become an important gathering space in the community.

San Francisco, CASeptember 2014

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Cincinnati, OHAugust 2014Krogers integration of technology in retail is a driving force in customer service. The supermarket chain uses heat-sensing technology to reduce the time customers have to wait in line at checkout.

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Austin, TXFebruary, 2015Uncommon Objects has 25 antique buyers who travel across the world to find unique and exciting treasures for the shops eclectic inventory.

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95% of worlds bourbon is produced within an hour of Capital Cellars a wine and spirits caf market in Frankfort, KY.

Frankfurt, KYApril 2014

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More than 34,000 Army and Air Force Exchange Service retail employees serve the armed forces at home and abroad.

Dallas, TXFebruary, 2015

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Weve been in business 65 years and people appreciate that we are a local business. The community were in gives a lot to us and we give a lot back. John Reny, Owner, Renys

Portland, MEAugust 2015

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One out of every five dollars spent in Las Vegas is in the retail sector.

Las Vegas, NVJune 2015

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The founders at Happy Life Coffee are brewing up sustainable coffee to make the world a happier place, one cup at a time.

New Haven, CTAugust 2015

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Woodmans of Essex is a true definition of a family business. More than 130 family members have worked at the restaurant since its opening in 1914.

Essex, MAAugust 2015

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Retail doesnt just deliver a message of product its a message of play, its a message of being with your children, its a message of family. Roberta Bonoff, CEO, Creative Kidstuff

Minneapolis, MNNovember 2015

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What I enjoy about retail is that youre faced with a new challenge every day it keeps it exciting and fresh. Fox Keim, Vice President, Kittery Trading Post

Kittery, MEAugust 2015

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Influenced by the tech community's co-working movement, Stitch Factory is a one-stop shop for fashion design and business education.

Las Vegas, NVJune 2015

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The harder you work, the better your luck is one comes with the other. Karen Katz, Neiman Marcus

Dallas, TXFebruary 2015

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Ohio State University fans from all over the state and the country come to the Barnes & Noble on campus to explore its 50,000 square feet of Ohio State Buckeye products.

Columbus, OHAugust 2014

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Boston, MAAugust 2015Johnny Cupcakes founder Johnny Earle started his T-shirt company out of the trunk of his car at just 19 years old.

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Each year, on national Blizzard Day, this Dairy Queen in Madison, South Dakota sells more blizzards in one day than any other location in the world and all proceeds go to the Childrens Miracle Network.

Madison, SDApril 2014

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Royal River Natural Foods owner Tina Wilcoxson started as a minimum-wage employee over 19 years ago and now owns the business.

Freeport, MEAugust 2015

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Jeremy Melnick of Gordons Ace Hardware never thought hed take over the family business. But after a career in finance, Melnick came back to retail with ambition in mind.

Chicago, ILOctober 2014

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Mall of Americas Enhanced Service Portal allows for a constant stream of digital communication between the customer and the brand.

Bloomington, MNNovember 2015

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From its humble beginnings as a furniture making workshop to becoming the worlds leading interior design company, Ethan Allen is a pioneering force in the retail industry.

Danbury, CTAugust 2015

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At our heart and soul, were a fly fishing company and have been for almost 160 years now, and still are.- Perk Perkins, CEO, Orvis

Sunderland, VT August 2015

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Circle Furniture has been a fixture in the greater Boston community for nearly 60 years across seven locations.

Acton, MAAugust 2014

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The Disney Store works with the companys filmmakers to bring storytelling magic to life through the products they create.

Pasadena, CASeptember 2014

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