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Uniqueness helps Floto’s flourish

Floto's Gift Shop, 123 Washington Ave., with its distinctive green porcelain panels, has done well with the tourist and local trade for years. "We had a good year in 2006 and expect the same in... more »

Gift shop welcomes green contest entries

An eco-friendly gift store in south Minneapolis is searching for community members with a little creativity and a knack for recycling.Re Gifts, which opened in September at 1832 E. 42nd St., is sponsoring a contest... more »

Hallmark Releases New Line of Cards

Buying a greeting card for someone's birthday, anniversary or if they're feeling under the weather is pretty straightforward. But what if they're undergoing chemotherapy or struggling with depression? "Get Well Soon" probably won't cut it.Likewise,... more »

Gift shop owner gives her customers the personal touch

Take one look at any corner of Past and Presents Home Decor and Gifts in Cooper City, and your eyes will need a moment to process the wide variety of things for sale."The philosophy is... more »

Pet products stand out at gift fair; Annual event lets retailers see what might leap off shelves

It was at the San Francisco International Gift Fair that the Pet Rock was discovered in the mid-1970s, and later the Cabbage Patch Kid.Now 54 years old, the fair -- which opened Saturday and ends... more »

Publicity is sweet for Jeff shop

Jill and Warren Schimpff know what to expect. They will be greeted tomorrow by 30 or 40 e-mailed orders, maybe twice that many far-flung questions and requests. It happens each time The History Channel features... more »

burton + BURTON Wins Retailers

burton + BURTON's 4900 sq. ft. showroom was recently named as a winner of the 2007 Retailers' Choice for Most Inspiring Showroom at the Chicago Market. The Chicago Market: Living and GivingTM, is a weeklong... more »