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Gift shop at the forefront of digital

A Rothbury gift shop has won a competition to have a website and marketing support.Coccuveda on Bridget Street was one of more than 40 businesses to apply to Newcastle-based Forefront Digital's first birthday competition.It means... more »

Father’s Day shopping, spending on the rise

Despite an economy that still has many watching their wallets, consumers plan to spend more money celebrating Father's Day this year than they have in recent years, according to a National Retail Federation survey.The trade... more »

Diva Girls’ Glass Slipper, hip shop for ‘tween’ girls

Janine Mull has traded the no-nonsense working environment of the Internal Revenue Service for tea sets, tulle tutus and tiaras.The Kingsburg resident has re-opened and re-located The Diva Girls' Glass Slipper. The 'tween' boutique, targeting... more »

Steeped In Tradition, Baltica Tea Opens Its Port Doors

Simply put, "it's incredible," Executive Director of Port Washington Main Street Sara Grover said of the newly opened Baltica Tea Room and Gift Shop. The tea room, 223 N. Franklin St., opened its doors Monday... more »

Hitched To The Train

Before the Last Chance Tour Train passes the front of the store on Wednesday, driver Liz Bangerter rings a bell atop the engine — an old Jeep converted into a classic steamer. Inside, employees of... more »

One-Stop Gift Shop

There's a little bit of everything at Yada Yada Etc. Or there will be, before long, if owner Kristi Bihm has her way. The shop on U.S. Route 190 in Port Barre can easily be... more »

Hamilton Memorial Auxiliary Opens New Gift Shop

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) Auxiliary recently opened their new gift shop near the main entrance of the hospital."This gift shop is a project that our Auxiliary has dreamed about for years," said Randy Dauby,... more »

Turning Back The Clock At Biggleswade Shop

A shop owner will be turning back time when she stocks a new – or should that be old – range of handbags, shoes and clothes.Julia McBride, who runs Serendipity in Biggleswade High Street, will... more »

Food, Sun And Shopping At Bronxville’s Sidewalk Sale

Friday marked the first day of Bronxville's annual sidewalk sale, with many local businesses setting up shop on the village's streets and sidewalks.The event, which is sponsored by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce, is a... more »

Shopping, Banking Locally Has Big Impact

As I've been working and shopping, I've been asking a lot of questions of business owners, looking for angles beyond just shopping locally that would help our economy.One thing to keep in mind is that... more »