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Encouraging People to Shop Locally

Cootamundra, NSW - AN INITIATIVE encouraging residents to shop locally has generated a great deal of interest among Cootamundra businesspeople. Two information sessions about the Why Leave Town Promotion took place on Wednesday, with Cootamundra... more »

Auxiliary Opens New Gift Shop

Vernon, BC - The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary gift shop is known for its wide variety of hand-crafted items, the latest bestseller, magazines and that special get-well gift.And now that it has moved to a... more »

‘Cash Mobs’ Boost for Local Economy

Edmonton, AB - If you don't have anything planned yet for Saturday, you should consider taking part in a local cash mob.Cash mobs spin off the idea of flash mobs, and encourage people to put... more »

noa Gift and Jewelry Shop Opening New Location on Charles Street

Boston, MA - A shop selling locally made jewelry, handcrafts, and gifts is preparing to open on Beacon Hill's Charles Street.noa, an independent shop with locations in Groton and West Concord, is set to bring... more »

Pleasant Surprises Await at Alpine Chocolat Haus

Gaylord, MI - Visitors to downtown Gaylord's Alpine Chocolat Haus, 208 W. Main St., will be pleasantly surprised, thanks to what owner Bruce Brown referred to as a retail face-lift.The confectionery shop, open in Gaylord... more »

Business Q&A: Lyn Gift Shop

Lynbrook, NY - Lyn Gift Shop has been a staple in Lynbrook since the 1930s. The Atlantic Avenue store's unique inventory makes it the perfect stop for last minute gifting needs. Bill Gaylor has owned... more »

Lavishly Posh Boutique & Parties Opens in Grovetown

Grovetown, GA - A gift boutique offering opportunities for local artists, designers and military spouses has opened in Grovetown.Owner Michelle Suyeyoshi opened Lavishly Posh Boutique & Parties this month on Second Avenue across from Grovetown... more »

Bentley’s Boutique Bids Farewell to 600 Block

St. Petersburg, FL - "It's going to be the premier gift shop on the beaches," said Tiernan-Jasuwan of the new and improved Bentley's Boutique. Come August, the store will be closing its original location on... more »

New Boutique Opens in Afton

Afton, MN - A new boutique in Afton is hoping to be the one stop shop for all things gifts.Hudson resident Jerri Jo Eichten opened J.J.'s Boutique in Afton's Old Village, in the space attached... more »

Cwmbran Gift Shop Wins Wales and West Independent Retailer of the Year

Cwmbran, Wales - ONE of Cwmbran Shopping's longest serving retailers has scooped a prestigious industry award - for the second time.Cane and Able is a gift shop in The Parade, and it has been named... more »