Shopping in Vicksburg

Among the bustling cafés, organic grocers, and colorful boutiques lining Jackson's hip Fondren district lies The Shoe Bar @ Pieces. Inside, its black-and-white checkered floor and splashy rugs echo the energy fueling the urban neighborhood outside. Shelves stretch from floor to ceiling, tight with shoeboxes from high-end brands such as Coconuts and bebe. Full-size mirrors reflect women draped in duds by Nightcap and Religion as they look for approval from the parrots perched on their shoulders. Along with shoes and clothing, the style-conscious retailers also hawk accessories including jewelry designed by local artists.

Private Collection Consignment's stylists curate a fashionable assortment of well-cared-for, upscale women's clothing, shoes, and purses that changes almost daily. The store doesn't accept clothing that is more than two years old, ensuring a collection free of outdated duds such as last season’s shoulder-padded togas. Shoppers can keep their wardrobes on trend with dresses, jeans, and tops from brands such as DKNY, Vince, and Burberry. The well-organized store also routinely carries maternity and petite clothing, as well as colorful jewelry to accessorize newly assembled ensembles. Though not all the pieces in the shop are designer or couture, they are all brand-name, ensuring you won't have to spend hours sifting through piles of low-quality frocks.

Inside Nevada Bob's, everything is dedicated to golf. For instance, one wall is lined with golf bags and another showcases rows of shimmering golf clubs from top industry brands such as Mizuno, Nike, and Callaway. Customers can roam in between this corridor of quality golf equipment to browse golf shoes, inspect the latest golf ball technology, and find the right pair of golf gloves capable of bench-pressing a golf cart. The store also features a repair facility, an indoor golf simulator, and private lessons with an accredited golf pro.

Earth Walk’s stylish footwear from brands such as Dansko, Mephisto, Birkenstock, and Finn Comfort coddle feet and welcome accessories such as cushioning insoles and shoe polish. Earth Walk’s shoes are particularly great for working professionals who stand on their feet all day, including nurses, teachers, and restaurant staffers, as they cradle tootsies for all-day comfort. Though Earth Walk focuses on equipping patrons with comfortable clogs, sandals, and equestrian kicks, its knowledgeable associates ensure that no matter which shoe a patron chooses, they’ll always receive a proper measurement with a Brannock Device or protractor to find a pair of clodhoppers that complements his or her style.

At three locations throughout Mississippi, Humidor & Havana Cigars' display cases brim over with premium hand-rolled cigars from esteemed manufacturers. Humidors, carrying cases, and maintenance products facilitate quality puffs from Perdomo, Excalibar, and Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, while the Humidor Cigar Club invites patrons into a filtered smoking room, equipped with private humidified lockers to stock their smoldering indulgences. Five LCD flat screens beam down upon the lounge's oversize ottomans and pool tables, and complimentary Internet access allows patrons to shop online for bulk boxes of Michael Bolton wigs.

Owner Philip Gangi has operated Babysupermarket.com for 14 years and owned its tangible companion shop, Cullen's Play Pen, since 1989. When interviewed by Kids Today's Susan Dickenson, Philip held that his success comes from his ability to "work every day, keep the wagon full of merchandise, keep advertising ... and listen to the business." To this end, the entrepreneur and baby-supplies purveyor keeps his stores' stock of equipment and accessories for tykes rotating constantly, always ready to respond to customer requests and newborn gurgles by bringing in new merchandise.

Babysupermarket.com and Cullen's Play Pen combine to hold 43,000 square feet of gear, accessories, and toys for little ones, from the just born to world-wise toddlers. The stores' full complement of nursery gear includes bedding and furniture along with durable carriers, such as strollers and slings, to move babies swiftly and safely from one destination to the next without the need for catapults. Brand-name toys also populate the retailers' shelves, including toddler delights such as Gund stuffed animals, Schylling musical instruments, and Prius car keys.