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Familiar Name, but New Store Offers New Line

Fostoria, OH - The name may be familiar, but Alan Kaminsky Jewelers L.L.C. is a new kind of store.Business owner Alan Kaminsky said former patrons will hardly recognize the 111 S. Main St. jewelry store... more »

A Slice of Downtown: Inside River City Art and Wine

Waynesboro, VA - Downtown Waynesboro has many cute little shops to offer tourists and locals alike. River City Art and Wine Emporium is in a class all of its own.Opened in 2008, the shop was... more »

Apricot Lane Boutique Opens at WDW’s Downtown Disney on Aug. 12

Orlando, FL - Apricot Lane Boutique has opened a new store at Downtown Disney on Aug. 12, 2011. The new shop, which appeals to mothers and daughters alike, is in the Pleasure Island district of... more »

Biz Buzz- Merrifield Business Combines Docks and Gifts

Merrifield, MN - In a tough economy where the silver linings are often illusive, a Merrifield business owner is trying to carve out a living on rough retail ground.Jim Bergquist's shop, Crow Wing Docks, Lifts... more »

Melissa Zaki’s Beaded Inspirations

​​Phoenix, AZ - During a trip to Flagstaff in the late '80s, Melissa Zaki wandered into a bead store carrying a diamond stone with a peculiar request.She didn't want the jeweler to create a piece... more »

Bahamians, Come to Florida for Tax-Holiday Shopping

Fort Lauderdale, FL - It's not just Florida residents who marketers are targeting for this weekend's back-to-school, sales-tax holiday.The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau is encouraging islanders from the neighboring Bahamas to come... more »

Unique Yarns Among Many Treasures at New Store Within a Store in Chagrin Falls

Chagrin Falls, OH - The Village Herb Shop at 17 East Orange St. in Chagrin Falls was where I met up with Catherine Hougan last Thursday afternoon while racing around to find candles for my... more »

Gift Shop Opens

Orland, CA - Orland has another gift and craft shop to entice shoppers searching for unique local goods.The Rusty Wagon opened Tuesday on Walker Street with a variety of wares on sale.It is a project... more »

Mandy Gets Inspiration for Business!

South Shields, UK - A GIFT shop which closed earlier this year has re-opened after one of its former workers started her own business.Inspirations card and gift shop has moved into the former Best Wishes... more »

New Store is Toy Heaven

Bedford, UK - A NEW toy shop has opened its doors to shoppers in the town centre.Gift Fuzion, which opened last month in the Harpur Centre, offers a wide range of children's toys and gift... more »