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Syracuse Gets a Taste of Ghana With a New Shop in the City’s Westcott Nation

Syracuse, NY - It's a new part of the Westcott Nation and it's all about fair trade. It's Bluetree Studios, a boutique parked at 558 Westcott St. in Syracuse. The theme: Artist-made products from Ghana,... more »

Optimism High After Opening Weekend

Atlanta, GA - Thanksgiving weekend wasn't just strong for four metro Atlanta retailers — it was spectacular.The local retailers said it's too soon to know whether a "blockbuster" Black Friday and "excellent" Small Business Saturday... more »

Mermaid Castle Gift shop is a Labor of Love

Carolina Beach, NC - The Mermaid Castle has been around for only about six months, but its birth was nearly 30 years in the making.In fact, the gift shop on South Lake Park Boulevard is... more »

Putting Downtown Gift Shops on Map

Fort Wayne, IN - First, there was Black Friday.Next came Cyber Monday.Now it's time to get ready for Gift Shop Saturday, also known as Shop Local Saturday, Chauffeur Saturday and I-Am-Not-A-Sheep Saturday.In truth, it is... more »

Local Business See Uptick in Holiday Sales

Anderson, IN - Retailers are hoping statewide and national trends of a predicted increase in holiday sales hold true locally.Kathy Flemming, who owns Seasons of the Heart with Nancy McCafferty, said they have been encouraged... more »

Small Businesses Strive for Holiday Sales

Wausau, WI - Janet Stellmach is busy this holiday season.The owner of Janet's Yarns and Crafts, 401 S. Central Ave. in Marshfield, said Black Friday and the weekend after Thanksgiving were "outstanding" for her business.... more »

Local View: ‘Shopping Small’ Best for Communities

Small Business Saturday has come and gone, but shoppers should support small businesses all year long. When you support small business, any small business, you're supporting Main Street, not Wall Street. You're supporting your friends... more »

Puffins Gift Shop Moving From Watch Hill into Mystic

Mystic, CT - The Puffins gift shop in Watch Hill is moving to downtown Mystic, taking over a 1,700-square-foot space where the vacated Puritan & Genesta health food store once did business.Puffins owner Margot Carlson,... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Pondelek’s Florist and Gifts

Hellertown, PA - Located on Main Street, Pondelek's Florist and Gifts is one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in Hellertown.Opened by Alfred Pondelek in 1942, the business began in Bethlehem and later relocated to... more »

Pop-up Gift Shops

Temporary holiday stores are opening all over town, offering everything from local arts and crafts to a workshop curated by Gaga.The Monocle Order. Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market 88 Tenth Ave., nr. 15th St.;... more »