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Holiday Shopping Looks Brighter

Petaluma, CA - It has been two weeks since Black Friday, the day deemed the official start of the holiday shopping season, and many Petaluma retailers express the same cautious optimism as Sharon McAuley, owner... more »

Promenade Shops at Centerra Leases Space to Smaller Operations for Holidays

Loveland, CO - At the height of the gift-buying season, a temporary shop at The Promenade Shops at Centerra is showcasing the products of 23 Colorado small businesses and crafters. Cottage Nest Holiday Gift Market,... more »

Local Gift Shop Supports Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY - On the counter of Jeff Meo's shop, Meo's Collection, there is a miniature outhouse. When the curious customer opens the mini- door to sneak a peek, the entire structure comes tumbling... more »

Ft. Harrison Gift Shop Helps Vets With Christmas Shopping

Ft. Harrison, MT - Over the past two days, the Fort Harrison Veteran's Affairs Hospital has offered a service to help vets with Christmas shopping.Gerome Weinand, a Korean War Veteran, says, "I don't get anything... more »

Unique Holiday Gifts at Brissonte

North Reading, MA - Brissonte, a chic boutique on Main Street, opened in September of 2010. The French-themed boutique offers a variety of unique and hand-made gift items.At Brissonte, you will find jewelry, cards, candles,... more »

Kona Ice Creator Inventing New Products for Franchisees

Tony Lamb is one of those entrepreneurs who never stops thinking. He developed his growing Kona Ice business of colorful shaved ice trucks in late 2007 and began franchising the concept in 2008. The business... more »

Flower Shop Moving to Phillips

Sioux Falls, SD - After more than 60 years selling flowers on Main Avenue, Young & Richards Floral is moving one street down to Phillips Avenue.Cindy and Jerry Palleschi, who have owned Young & Richards... more »

Syracuse Area Retailers Say ‘Shop Local’ Campaigns are Helping Drive Holiday Business

Syracuse, NY - One boxed present in hand, Barb Burton of Camillus stood Sunday afternoon in the heart of Armory Square and thought about her holiday shopping this year. Burton had just bought something at... more »

Belmont Shore Shop Commits to American-Made Products

Long Beach, CA - What sets Fern Solomon's Belmont Shore shop apart from many others is what customers read on the labels and price tags: Made in America.Ninety percent of products sold in Fern's Garden... more »

Gift Basket Shop Opens In Falconer

Falconer, NY - If you're looking for a gift idea and don't want to fight traffic or customers at the large shopping centers, Falconer has a new store that may be able to help.You Are... more »