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Try Shopping at Museums

When you're hunting for gifts, consider presents that give twice: to the recipient and to the Valley's wide range of museums.Museum shops are a welcome oasis. No long lines at the register. No endless loops... more »

A Day for Buying Locally

San Antonio, TX - Whether or not Small Business Saturday produces a spike in sales, small-business owners in San Antonio are excited that the event has people thinking about the importance of locally owned, independent... more »

Gift Shop Thriving

Queensland, Australia - THE Gift Tree Ipswich is simply fascinating.Ruth O'Dowd is the owner of this North Ipswich business which deals with homemade products, educational resources and unique giftware.One month old, it is already building... more »

Dearborn Gift Store Thrives on its Unique Offerings

Dearborn, MI - In a market ruled by big box stores, Sophia's Giftique isn't afraid to be unique. In fact, that's exactly why store owners Roslyn Reeves and Naomi Kennedy chose Dearborn as the location... more »

Small Stores Can Compete for Holiday Dollars

Houma, LA - Economic concerns linger, but mom-and-pop retailers say they finally have some cheer for this holiday shopping season.Nearly half are more optimistic about holiday sales compared with last year, according to a new... more »

Small Business Saturday Hits Its Stride

New York - In six days, thousands of small businesses across the U.S. that take the American Express(AXP_) card will promote Small Business Saturday -- an initiative meant to rival big-box retailers vying for consumer... more »

Lee Students Offer Unique Gifts from Developing Nations

Cleveland, OH - Lee University anthropology students are operating the Global Gift Shop at 440 North Ocoee St. as a means of offering unique gifts to Christmas shoppers in Cleveland while supporting community workshops in... more »

Amish Wares Opens in Ontario

Ontario, OH - Hundreds of Amish-made products, including wagon wheels and decorative barn stars, are featured at a new Ontario business.Vern and Kelli Christian, of Mansfield, opened Amish Wares on Friday at 2151 Stumbo Road.Vern... more »

The Gift Shop That Just Keeps on Giving

Monroe, LA - Over the last 37 years, proceeds from the sale of Tootsie Rolls, LSU gear and more at the LSU Medical Center Health Sciences-E.A. Conway Auxiliary Gift Shop has led to almost $1... more »

Small Business Saturday: The Most Important Shopping Day of the Year

You hear a lot about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Small Business Saturday may just be the most important shopping day of the year. Why? Because it matters more to our economy, and to... more »