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Happi Names: Personalized Gifts Offer Special Touch

Overland Park, KS - For those struggling to find the perfect gift for a buddy, a new grandchild, or anyone from a bride to a birthday girl, a shop owner in Overland Park suggests getting... more »

Whirlygigs Toy Shop Receives Regional Award

Exeter, NH - Exeter is now home to one of the best toy shops around.Whirlygigs Toy Shop, located in the heart of downtown has been named the "Best Toy Store in New England" by Yankee... more »

Newton Candy Store is a Cornucopia of Colors and Confections

Newton, NJ - Maria-Victoria Gicala recently opened Maria's Sweets & Candy Shoppe on Spring Street, in Newton."I was looking to open some sort of business and candy is happy and cheerful," she said.Getting startedAfter thoroughly... more »

Chocolate Shop Entrepreneur Re-enters Business World

Holly Hill, FL - After 12 years of retirement, Kathy Wyatt decided a life of lounge and leisure wasn’t for her.“I missed being around people way too much,” Wyatt, said, explaining why she recently unveiled... more »

North Platte Stop Makes One List of top U.S. Souvenir Shops

North Platte, NE - On a recent hot summer afternoon, business was brisk at Fort Cody Trading Post.License plates on cars parked in the lot showed visitors from Michigan, Colorado, Washington and eastern Nebraska.For owner... more »

Three’s a charm for Winnetka Accessories Boutique

Winnetka, IL - What’s a good birthday gift for a woman turning 40? That’s the question that led best friends, Davi Berk and Paula Zacharia to open Winnetka’s Willow Boutique, the high-end accessories boutique that’s... more »

9/11 Museum Gift Shop Scores With Sales of ‘Heart Rocks’

New York, NY - The 9/11 Museum gift shop is cashing in on souvenir sales — particularly “heart rocks,” which are selling faster than they can be restocked.Available in various sizes, the rocks bear words... more »

Gypsy Teal Hopes to Inspire a Love for Decorating

Bethany Beach, DE - Gypsy Teal hopes to bring something unique to Bethany Beach with ornaments for the body and home.Jewelry, beauty products, home décor and more are now available at the new store in... more »

The Buzz: Fresh Expressions to Open Tuesday

Appleton, WI - Fresh Expressions will open Tuesday in Appleton. It's a gift and home decor boutique in the former Glass Onion Studio, 1011 W. College Ave.Owner Beth Rippl's specialty is her own BL Designs... more »

Tiny Tea Shop Now Open in Washington

Washington, MO - Art and tea connoisseurs now have a new shop to visit — the Tiny Tea Shop, located at 301 E. Fifth St., Washington.The shop, which is more of a boutique/art gallery, features... more »