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Business Snapshot: Laughin’ Ladies Combines Art, Classroom, Studio

Brandon, FL - It would be an injustice to call Laughin' Ladies a specialty gift boutique. The store at 800 West Lumsden Rd. in the La Viva Plaza is much more than that.The store opened... more »

Retail Sales Show Growth in Maine

Augusta, ME - There's a bright spot in all the gloomy economic news: Maine consumers shelled out more for retail goods in June, compared with the same month last year.Retail sales for the month grew... more »

Lady Gaga – Lady Gaga To Open Pop-Up Gift Shop For Festive Holidays

New York, NY - Lady Gaga will turn Santa Claus this Christmas season (11) with her own line of gifts at a pop-up store. The Bad Romance hitmaker will team up with Barneys New York... more »

Business Beat: Florist Offers Large-Scale Sale on Gift Inventory

Criag, CO - A floral bouquet makes for a nice pick-me-up for the people in your life.But, if you want to add a few extra trinkets to that package, now is the time.The Flower Mine... more »

Sewickley Children’s Boutique Opens Today

Sewickley, PA - The affordable, modern boutique for children and babies opening its doors today is the brainchild of owner Kelsey Rhea."I've always had a passion to open a children's store, and it is even... more »

Small Business Rising to Challenge

Gympie, AU - Gympie small business owner Anita Glover's outlook is always positive.The Mary St retailer expects sales will eventually pick up, but until they do, the savvy business woman will do whatever it takes... more »

Iola Now has Soul: Gift Shop Offers Unique Items, Jewelry, Decor and More

Iola, WI - Tracy Ambacher said she always wanted to own a gift shop, and wanted to do so right in her hometown of Iola.Ambacher has realized that dream with Soul to Sole, a gift... more »

Chocolate Shop Opens in the Lane

Petersfield, UK - CHOCOHOLICS are in for a treat this summer after a new shop selling top quality confectionery opened for business in Petersfield.Cocoa Moon, near Chapel Street, is nestled among the boutiques and restaurants... more »

ARTGARDEN Pottery Evolves with Economy

Moses Lake, WA - Laura Mayer is proud to be an artist who weathered and survived the recession. Mayer, the owner of ARTGARDEN Pottery in Moses Lake, once owned an Ephrata pottery store for five... more »

Area Retail sales Remain Strong in July, Experts Say

Monroe, LA - National retail sales for July rose the largest amount in four months, and local officials believe the trend is also true in Monroe.Randy Barnett, manager of Pecanland Mall in Monroe, said figures... more »