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Building a Web Business Brick by Brick

Someone strolling the Lower East Side of Manhattan is liable to spot a flier plastered with the face of a pugnacious Boston Terrier. That's Monkey, the nominal guard dog of Any Old Iron, a year-old... more »

7 Innovative Ways the iPad Is Used in Retail

In a commercial environment dominated by online and mobile shopping, it's only fitting that the iPad is leading a brick and mortar renaissance to recreate in-store excitement. Across the industry, everyone from retailers to restaurateurs... more »

Wedding Bells and Cash Registers Ring in Wake of Same-Sex Marriage

Chelsea, NY — With popular "Mister and Mister" marriage cards flying off of his shelves, Chelsea gift and jewelry store owner Jay Gurewitsch stood behind the counter of his shop and prepared his Monday order.... more »

Small retailers shopping the Dallas market expect a solid second half of 2011

While economists try to forecast the second half of this year, wholesalers at the Dallas Market Center say their customers were ready to shop. Attendance at the market center's home and gift show, where retailers... more »

Queen Anne shop helping lost socks find their mate

Seattle, WA - Walking around the neighborhood, a Queen Anne shop owner found herself feeling sad seeing all the poor lost socks lying alone on the sidewalk, in the street or on fences. So, she... more »

Committee Seeks More Fair Trade Products in Local Shops

A recent petition campaign launched by the Fair Trade Teaneck Steering Committee aims to get the signatures of 1,000 area residents in order to make the case to Teaneck businesses that township shoppers want more... more »

15 Mobile Retail Apps that Enhance Customer Experiences

Retail businesses are building mobile apps that do much more than just display products for sale. Mobile apps can shape the in-store experience, empower the purchasing process, and create interesting and dynamic ways to interact... more »

Gift shop specializes in memorabilia of the iconic soft drink

Fort Walton Beach — Sometimes it's all about finding a niche.For siblings Jeff Ring and Cheryl Griffin, that meant maintaining the feel of a 1950s general store their father created while still appealing to locals... more »

New gift shop opens doors

A yearly Christmas crafts sale at her Orland home led a Glenn County woman and her friend to open a gift and antiques store in Willows.Berry Babes Farm Goods opened June 1 and hosts a... more »

Simply Unique offers great gift, decor items

If you're looking for that special gift or decor item, you just might find it at Simply Unique in Estherville.Brian and Tina Reichart opened the new shop last month at 610 Central, just across from... more »