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Now you see it: Visuals can drive merchandising

Whether you love merchandising or think it's a pain, as a retailer, it's a requirement.Most store owners and experts agree merchandising, at its core, is a blend of art and science. Those who get it... more »

Positive January Retail Sales Provide Strong Start To New Year, According To NRF

Washington, DC - Building on the momentum of a strong holiday shopping season and propelled by gift card redemptions and warm weather, retailers' January sales saw solid growth across the board. According to the National... more »

Aahs! Gift Store Relocates to Encino

Encino, CA - Sherman Oaks' loss becomes Encino's gain.Aahs! Gifts, which calls itself ' The Ultimate Gift Store' is packing up and moving from its current spot at 14612 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, to... more »

Glee Gifts Partners with Birthday Wishes

Canton, MA - One Canton gift shop is helping birthday dreams come true for local homeless children.Glee Gifts of Canton is partnering with Birthday Wishes, a Boston-based nonprofit organization that provides birthday parties for homeless... more »

New Children’s Shop Opens Uptown

Lexington, NC - A specialty children's shop, Lydia's Boutique, has opened at 104 S. Main St. between The Backyard Retreat and Naples Italian Restaurant.Erika Cross, owner of the new business, said the shop carries designer... more »

Lisa and Ryan Visher

Sleepy Eye, MN - On Jan. 1, 2012, Sleepy Eye Floral and Design became Hope and Faith Floral and Gifts. Ownership changed hands to Ryan and Lisa Visher. Ryan and Lisa also own Hope and... more »

Why Not Make a Dream Come True?

Scranton, PA - Angela Dawn Sheehan served as a nurse for more than 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. In 1993, the Arkansas native moved to Northeast Pennsylvania where she continued to practice nursing.But... more »

LI Network Makes Rival Shop Owners Friends

Long Island, NY - Trusted business advice is hard to come by, but much to gift shop owner Kerry Punzi's surprise, she has found a wealth of it from an unlikely source: potential competitors. "I... more »

Virginia Florist Readies for Valentine’s Day

Hybla Valley, VA - Mother's Day is a close second, but at The Virginia Florist, Valentine's Day earns the status of the shop's busiest single-day holiday.Flowers are arriving at the combination florist and gift shop,... more »

Downtown Shop Offers Delightful Mix of Old and New

Lufkin, TX - Walk into downtown home décor shop, Mama Tried, and you can expect to be greeted by a mixture of old and new, classic and eclectic. You can also expect to be greeted... more »