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Hundreds of Billions Expected in Christmas Retail Despite Economy

Shreveport, LA - It's a cash-straped holiday season — but Americans will still spend billions on the Christmas spirit this year.The National Retail Federation's Holiday Sales Forecast predicts $465 billion in retail sales for November... more »

Business Spotlight: Gift Basket Shop Offers Items for any Occasion

Babylon Village, NY - Whether shoppers are looking to buy a gift basket, or just a unique gift, Nancy Kupferman is confident most shoppers will find the perfect item in her store.The owner of Babylon... more »

Small Shops Offer Big Returns

La Grange, IL - Before even moving into Plymouth Place in La Grange, Norman and Evelyn Griffeth had an assignment.The couple, who previously owned two collectibles shops, were asked to help set up and manage... more »

Fall River Historical Society Shop Open, Stocked with Seasonal Goodies

Fall River, MA - The scarves are hung and the chocolates boxed. Glittering glass ornaments are shining. Sparkling jewels, jams and jellies, hats, soaps and Christmas pudding are ready for the season.The Museum Shop at... more »

Introducing: Scout, a Fully Stocked Gift Emporium and Treasure Trove of Tchotchkes in Roncy

Roncy, ONT - The Place: While travelling around Australia and Nepal, Scout shop owner Leah Eyles had an epiphany: she wanted to open up a gift shop on Roncy. On her days off—she used to... more »

Consumers Find Big Incentives to Shop Small as Countdown to Small Business Saturday Begins

With the holiday season just weeks away, shoppers are finding incentives to support small retailers on Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is fast becoming the ceremonial... more »

Small Business Saturday Hopes to Boost Business for Mom and Pop Shops

Peoria, IL - First came Black Friday, a reference to the day after Thanksgiving when active shoppers help merchants get into the black. Then came Cyber Monday, when online shopping swings into high gear the... more »

5 Reasons To Skip The Black Friday Madness And Shop Small Business Saturday Instead

If the impending Black Friday madness has you ducking for cover, take heart, wary shoppers: Small Business Saturday has your back.Inaugurated last year, Small Business Saturday celebrates the Shop Small movement to drive business to... more »

Shop at Brother John’s, ‘Where you can find The Good Book and a whole lot more!’

Lubbock, TX - Brother John's shares the meaning of advent, "Like Lent, Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater; both for... more »

Predictions up for Holiday Shopping Season, Good News for Retailers

As the Halloween decorations are stowed and the candy shelves cleared of all that orange-and-black packaging, retailers' fancy turns to the biggest season of the year: Christmas.Forecasters are predicting better-than gross domestic product results for... more »