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Sweet – New Store Offering Nostalgic Candies and More

Spring Grove, MN - Do you ever wistfully long for candies of your childhood? Or delicious creamy chocolates and sea-salt caramels? Or need a whimsical little gift for giving?A new store in Spring Grove can... more »

Right at Home: Fair Previews What’s New in Gifts

On this side of the aisle, weathered barn boards and a chipped farmhouse table are laden with patchwork toys, quilts and wooden pull toys. On the other, the latest innovation in holographic technology turns a... more »

Helensburgh Toy Shop Opens it’s Doors

Hellesnburgh, UK - HELENSBURGH'S children had much to smile about on Saturday as the town's newest shop, Grasshopper Toys, opened its doors.Grasshopper Toys, based in West Princes Street offered kids visiting a fun day out... more »

Tamarra Thomas’ Sweet Success

Bowie, MD - When her restaurant employer started having financial troubles in early 2010, Bowie resident Tamarra Thomas said she wasn't too surprised when she was laid off."When a restaurant is having trouble financially, they... more »

Grand Forks Store Owners Find Camaraderie With New Northern Minnesota Shop

Dorset, MN - Meadowbrook of Dorset, Minn., is a place with multiple personality disorder.When you're in the merchandising business, that's a wonderful thing.There's something for everyone.Julie and Bob Kvitne of Grand Forks opened a Meadowbrook... more »

Free Byrd Shop Opens in Encinitas

Encinitas, CA - If you a penchant for things that are a little off-the-beaten-path, there's a new place in town ready to deliver.Free Byrd Shop is one part boutique and one part holistic healing hub,... more »

For Dragonfairy Owner, It’s Personal

Stockton, CA - To Heather Torres, owner of Dragonfairy Body & Soul, a metaphysical boutique on Stockton's Miracle Mile, having a personal connection to the things she wears is important.Question: How long have you had... more »

Chamber Promotion Enters Second Year

Lafourche, LA - The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce is planning its second year of a holiday promotion to encourage shopping locally for holiday gift giving.The promotion, called Jingle All The Way Down the Bayou, is... more »

A Little Something Extra

West Boylston, MA - Visitors to the International Gift Fair in New York City last week helped validate a new product line for Checkerboard Inc., a West Boylston company that, until recently, specialized in printed... more »

Meet The Owner: Papél

Carroll Gardens, NY - Family businesses have a long history of success in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, as these small neighborhoods enjoy supporting mom 'n' pop shops over cookie cutter chains and... more »