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‘Fairy Hut’ Inspires Couple to Set Up Own Business

Claygate, UK - A COUPLE in Claygate is transforming a derelict hut next to the train station into potentially Britain's smallest retail shop.Lesley Cornwall, 44, and Richard McGee, 49, of Oaken Drive, have taken on... more »

Nearly Half of Americans Begin Holiday Shopping Before Halloween, What About You?

Mehlville, MO - Accustomed to pinching pennies thanks to years of economic downturn, holiday shoppers this year will look for ways to cut corners, comparative shop online and even plan to travel less, if not... more »

Edmonds Shop Lending a Helping Hand One Sale at a Time

Edmonds, WA - Nestled behind the backhoes and dump trucks working on Main Street in downtown Edmonds, you will find Fabric of Life. At first glance the shop may not come off as much more... more »

San Carlos Jewelry Boutique Specializes in Originals

El Paso, TX - Buying jewelry at a chain store comes with its perils, whether it's the risk of bumping into someone wearing your necklace, brand-new bracelets popping or the hidden presence of lead. Local... more »

Think Small

Holiday shopping ignites on Black Friday, when post-Thanksgiving shoppers mob big-box retail stores at ungodly hours to score major discounts.The following Cyber Monday offers its own e-commerce steals.So, what to do on the Saturday in... more »

Drake Gift Shop

Toronto, ON - Taking the traditional hotel gift and souvenir shop archetype and turning it on its head, The Drake Hotel General Store caters to trendy vagabonds while still stocking traveller essentials.Sure, its' shelves are... more »

Alligator Soup Weathers Tough Economy to Mark 30 Years in Business

Las Vegas, NV - It was always known as a fun little shop with the cute name. After three decades, Alligator Soup is still going strong."It was quite an emotional day, celebrating 30 years," said... more »

Hip New Art & Gift Gallery Opens in Royal Oak Thursday

Royal Oak, MI - Oh, by gosh by golly, it's almost time for mistletoe and holly!Holly Laginess, creator of the artful designs, By Golly By Holly, will officially open a new art market, Poesy, on... more »

A Gift Shop Called Home is a Comfort Trip

South Point, OH - One of the best known films of all time was "The Wizard Of Oz" as well as the beloved closing lines that Dorothy spoke when she magically arrived back to her... more »

Changing Holidays, Changing Displays

Stockton, CA - Cars driving down Alpine Avenue might miss seeing Ciara Gifts & Home Décor, where it sits in a typical commercial building.On the inside, it's anything but typical. When people do stop and... more »