Best of 2012: Best men's clothing store

JCPENNEY: Granted...it can be tough to get the male persuasion in a store to shop for clothes. Yet, Northwest Indiana shoppers tend to agree t…

Best of 2012: Best florist

DIXON FLORIST & GIFT SHOP: For Gail and Bob Dixon of Dixon Florist, no order is too small or too large. Named the "Best Florist for 2012",…

Best of 2012: Best gift boutique

MARIA'S HALLMARK: Perfect gifts for special people - those are the timeless treasures Maria Hobby, owner of Maria's Hallmark, selects for her stores.

Best of 2012: Best liquor store

NICK'S LIQUORS: Featuring a wide selection of beer, wine, liquors and cigarettes, Nick's Liquors has long been a one stop shop for both Indian…

Best of 2012: Best place to buy wine (NWI)

WISEGUYS: Having only been in business for four years, it's a great honor to be recognized by readers for its wine selection, says Don Weiss, …

Best of 2012: Best antique shop

IT'S JUST SERENDIPITY: For It's Just Serendipity owner Karen Maravilla, the love for antiques began when she was just a young girl growing up.

Best of 2012: Best tire store

LEVIN TIRE: For the fourth straight year, Levin Tire & Service Center has been named "Best Tire Store" in The Times Best of the Region contest.

Best of 2012: Best place to buy produce

STRACK & VAN TIL: Since Strack & Van Til began offering groceries to the region over 80 years ago, produce has been a focal point for …

Best of 2012: Best women's clothing store

HUNCH FURS: Family owned and operated, Hunch Furs has been in business since 1938.

Best of 2012: Best jeweler

ALBERT'S DIAMOND JEWELERS: With the slogan "see you at Albert's" Albert's Diamond Jewelers has made itself a household name.

Best of 2012: Best place to buy wine (MI)

TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT: Here's a wonderful way to shop for fine wines: Begin at a place that has nearly 50 year's hospitality experience.

Best of 2012: Best hunting/fishing/outdoor store

BASS PRO SHOPS: For four decades, Bass Pro Shops has become one of America's premier outdoor retailers with destination outdoor retail stores …

Best of 2012: Best home decor store (MI)

HABORTOWN INTERIORS: HarborTown Interiors' motto is, "We want you to come in - just for the fun of it!" With refreshing colors and styles, and…

Best of 2012: Best used car dealer

SMITH AUTO GROUP: Selection, convenience, and confidence are the keys to the popularity of Smith Auto Group's used car department.

Best of 2012: Best grocery store

STRACK & VAN TIL: Strack & Van Til sets itself apart through excellent customer service, commitment to the community, and through qual…

Best of 2012: Best garden/nursery store (MI)

SAWYER HOME & GARDEN CENTER: Making home a great escape is easy with Sawyer Home & Garden Center as a guide. Plan a pretty and peacefu…

Best of 2012: Best pet shop

PETCO: A national chain of retail stores, PETCO offers everything from food to habitats for your pet whether you have a dog, cat, small mammal…

Best of 2012: Best electronics

BEST BUY: From computers to video games, lovers of hi tech gadgets have never questioned where they should go for all of their electronic needs.

Best of 2012: Best appliance store

MARUSZCZAK APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE, INC.: It's been about 60 years since Nick Maruszczak first started repairing washers and dryers in N…

Best of 2012: Best garden/nursery store (NWI)

ALSIP HOME & NURSERY: Established in Frankfort, Illinois in 1969, Alsip Home & Nursery opened the 17-acre St. John location in 1994 an…

Best of 2012: Best home improvement store

MENARDS: A trip to your local Menards® home improvement stores can have you coming home with everything from tools for your upcoming deck proj…

Best of 2012: Best place to buy meat & poultry

WELCH'S STOP AND SHOP: Third generation Welch Stop and Shop owner Ed Welch said customers keep coming back because of the high quality meat, g…

Best of 2012: Best mattress store

BEDDING EXPERTS: The average person will spend a third of his life sleeping, and that's why Bedding Experts wants its customers to make the mo…

Best of 2012: Best shoe store

SHOE CARNIVAL: Shoe Carnival not only offers a wide selection of family footwear, but makes visiting the store a fun experience. With upbeat m…

Best of 2012: Best consignment store

ONCE UPON A CHILD: "Every single day, we have people who come up to us telling us how much they love this store," explains Tina Williams. "Eve…

Best of 2012: Best carpet/flooring store

SCHILLING DESIGN CENTER AND LUMBER YARD: The look of your flooring, the function, durability and cost are all major factors when building and …

Best of 2012: Best home decor store

BED BATH & BEYOND: Bed Bath & Beyond is a one-stop shop for home décor. Customers can find everything from must-have items that serve …

Best of 2012: Best furniture store

INDIANA FURNITURE SHOWCASE: Customers can walk into Indiana Furniture Showcase and come out with their homes entirely furnished. The Scherervi…

Best of 2012: Best new car dealer

SMITH AUTO GROUP: Celebrating 90 years as a family-run business, Smith Auto Group has a lot of experience pleasing new Chevrolet and Ford owne…

Best of 2012: Best bridal/formal wear shop

DUNHILL TUXEDOS: The staff at Dunhill Tuxedos always goes the extra mile to make sure it's right and the customers feel and appreciate that, s…

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