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Business Owner Uses Gift Shop to Showcase Area Artists

West Milton, OH - Karen Callahan combines an enjoyment of shopping with a love of art to fill her Really Cool Stuff Gift Shop and Gallery. For more than six years, the shop in an... more »

‘Tis the Season for Stores to Shop for Christmas

Malton, ON - It's a good thing the Toronto Gift Show, taking place this week at the International Centre in Malton, is closed to the public.With all the holiday ornaments, gifts and wrapping, you have... more »

Rent-a-Mob Helps Stores to Cash In

Cambridge, UK - Cash mobbing is coming to Cambridge. If you've never heard of it, take a look at the new website launched in the last few days by social entrepreneur Ken Banks. The idea... more »

Children’s Store Takes the Local Approach

North Liberty, IA - Six-month-old Itsy Bitsy Boutique in North Liberty is taking the local road to sourcing its cute and kitschy children's wear.The store that opened in March at 201 Highway 965 sources most... more »

New Art Gallery and Shop Opens at Station Square

Grayslake, IL - Four years into her investment and the shop Sharyl Curtis of Grayslake has been hoping for, working for and striving for, opens its doors in the Station Square shopping center of Prairie... more »

Kilwins Sweets Shop Franchise Opens on Congress Street

Portsmouth, NH - While the recently opened downtown Kilwins is one of about a hundred franchise locations across the country, this one is very much a family affair."I'm a native of New Hampshire and have... more »

Small Businesses Gearing up to Sell RNC Souvenirs

Tampa, FL - Some local souvenir shops are already stocking shelves with keepsakes to commemorate the Republican National Convention.Over at Mary Seeley's house, Christmas is coming a little early. The owner of Tampa-based White House... more »

Forget Etsy: New South End Shop Aims to Tame the Online Shopping Conglomerate of Hand-Made Gifts

Boston, MA - Etsy is a great resource for finding a gift if you know exactly what you're looking for, but for the indecisive gift-giver, it can be a daunting task to sort through page... more »

Small Retail Shops Use Facebook Fan Pages to Get Customers Through The Door

Tampa, FL - Long before Revolve Clothing Exchange opened its newest location, it had a Facebook page. The staff posted photos of shel­ving under construction and shoes headed for the racks. "Stay tuned for more... more »

Glenda’s Notions and Gifts opens in Buchanan

Buchanan, GA - Got goat milk soap? Of course you don't. That's why folks will head over to Glenda's Notions and Gifts, a new boutique featuring local crafts and products now open on the Buchanan... more »