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On the Edge Boutique is ‘The Most Unique Store on Sanibel’

Sanibel, FL - Talking shop with Ken Rottman, owner of On the Edge Boutique on Sanibel Island."It's a small boutique, but very artsy and very pleasant to look at. The merchandise is in a colorful... more »

Cranberry Store Owners Hope for Sweet Business

Wisconsin Rapids, WI - Rubi Reds in Wisconsin Rapids is open for business.The retail shop offers sweet and dried cranberry items, with plans to expand into other natural food products, said Marcy Berlyn, one of... more »

No Need to Drive Far: Port Store Offers Halloween Items

Port Washington, WI - Looking for a place to get those hard-to-find contact lenses for your zombie eyes?The Portico Gift Shop is branching out for the Halloween season.Spooky or kitsch, the store is now carrying... more »

PCMH Gift Shop Expands Hours for Holiday Season

Perryville, MO - Though tiny, Expressions gift shop, located near the entrance of the newly renovated Perry County Memorial Hospital, packs a big punch. And to let the community know just how proud they are,... more »

Adding Gifts to Your Merch Mix: 5 Questions for Specialty Retail Expert Patricia Norins

Even if sterling silver frames and pillboxes aren't your normal stock-in-trade, you might want to consider adding a curated selection of gift items to your inventory for the holidays, says Patricia Norins, a specialty retail... more »

New Italy Gift Shop on The Move

Byron Shire, AU - THE Casa Vecchia Gift Shop at the New Italy complex is on the move and will soon take up residence in the former premises of the Osteria Veneta restaurant on the... more »

Kati’s Shop a Mom-Daughter Dream Fulfilled

Carbondale, PA - For many years, Kati Granville and her mother, Kathy Kaminsky, talked about forming a business of their own. And that dream has now been realized with the opening of Kati's, a new... more »

10% Shift: Think Independently, Shop Locally

Syracuse, NY - We all play an important role in creating the future of our community and sometimes it's the little things that mean a lot. When it comes to supporting our local economy, a... more »

Country Girl Boutique: New In Mount Carroll

Mount Carroll, IL - If you haven't shopped in the small town of Mount Carroll recently, you are in for a surprise. Over the past weeks, many new businesses have opened, or are planning to... more »

G. Willikers Toys Opens in Katonah

Katonah, NY - Just before the busiest shopping time of the year, a new toy shop has opened in the center of Katonah. Carrying an array of toys for infants through older children, G. Willikers... more »