News

Who is the Silver Goddess?

Oxbow, SK - Stacy Lamontange believes there is a Goddess within all women, but sometimes the Goddess needs a little encouragement and flattery before she'll let herself shine. This belief led the mother of four... more »

Museums of San Benito Reopens Gift Shop

San Benito, TX - Breathing new life into the Museums of San Benito is the goal of a new and expanded gift shop, museum supporters said at a Saturday opening ceremony. The three museums are... more »

Family Owned Business Helps Transform Your Home and Garden

Woodlands, TX - With the nicer autumn weather comes the opportunity to do a bit of home improvement without breaking a sweat. Local business, Spring Home and Outdoor , sells merchandise to decorate both the... more »

Toys ‘R’ Us to Boost Seasonal Staff for Christmas Online Surge

Toys "R" Us Inc. (TOYS), the world's largest toy retailer, said it will hire an additional 5,000 temporary workers over the Christmas period at both its stores and online distribution centers across the U.S. The... more »

St. Paul’s Standing Stones Gift Shop Has New Manager

Norwalk, CT - Ginny Green likens the retail industry to selling real estate, and that's a good thing for St. Paul's on the Green. In August, the longtime Rowayton resident took the reins at St.... more »

Business of Business: Handmade Baskets Anchor Third Shop

Sycamore, OH - After 15 years as a gift shop owner in Marblehead and Lakeside, Elinore Ames has made her way down Ohio 4 and over to Ohio 231 to open her third shop (located... more »

The Cash Mob Strikes Again

West Milford, NJ - Support for local businesses seems to be growing, as at least 45 people turned out on Saturday afternoon for the second West Milford Cash Mob, sponsored by Sustainable West Milford and... more »

The Ground Floor: Knickknacks in The Neighborhood

Cedar Rapids, IA - The phrase "It runs in the family" typically refers to things such as eye color, height, a sense of humor or a talent.But what runs in the Amborn family is a... more »

La Grange Shop Offers Charm With a Vintage Flair

La Grange, IL - Surround yourself with the things you love, but don't get too attached might be Nancy Allodi's business model.The owner of Vintage Charm in La Grange spends hours poring through antique markets... more »

The Pear Tree Store Opens With a Flourish in Dixboro

Dixboro, MI - Jan McCormick says Dixboro, with its village green and annual fair, is just like an English country village. She used to say the quaint center of the town was a great place... more »