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As Shoppers Splurge, Retail Sales Surge

LOS ANGELES -- Rising gas and food prices didn't stop shoppers from storming the malls last month, leading to a surge in sales and continuing the recent momentum in consumer spending -- although industry experts... more »

Borough Businesses Buzzing About Spring And Summer Specials

Lovell's on Main Street had it all from the perfect gifts for mother's day and other spring occasions to plants, seed and soil for the garden you're looking to start.Do you still need to pick... more »

Discovering The Perfect One-Stop Shop In Medfield

Do you still need to pick up a gift for Mother's Day? If so, not to fear - Lovell's Flowers, Greenhouse & Nursery and its gift shop, Accents By Lovell, is here (and near!) where... more »

Old Items Get New Beginnings In A.G. Village Shop

Serendipity Unique Home & Garden, a new retail shop featuring repurposed antiques, has opened in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Owner Karrie Machado of San Jose welcomed her first customers at a grand opening May... more »

Lakeshore Lighthouse Has Grand Opening

Fred and Sherry Brusda purchased a grocery store on Kewaunee's west side in 1993 and converted it into a mini-mall.Eighteen years later, the popular concept lives on with new ownership.The Brusdas sold the former Center... more »

W.Va.’s Camden Park Begins 108th Season Saturday With Revamped Arcade, Gift Shop

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Camden Park is preparing to begin its 108th season.The family-owned amusement park near Huntington says it has a host of activities lined up for opening weekend Saturday and Sunday.The Herald-Dispatch reports that... more »

Disneyland Set To Reopen ‘Star Wars’-Themed Store

Disneyland plans Friday (today) to reopen a gift shop with an expanded "Star Wars" section in time for the debut of the upgraded Star Tours ride. Star Trader in Tomorrowland is set to return after... more »

Historical Museum & Village Focuses On ‘Made In America’ Merchandise

When the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village transitioned to its summer hours on Wednesday, the Museum Gift Shop will be moved to its summer location in the back of the Rutland House. While there is... more »

Later Easter Benefits April Sales, Data Shows

A late Easter drove more spending on clothes this April than last, but gas prices and the weak housing market continued to crimp Americans' spending on electronics and appliances, according to data out Wednesday from... more »

‘Together We Prosper’ Theme For Mt. Lake Chamber Campaign

The Mt. Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting a new shop local campaign called Together We Prosper. The slogan for the campaign is a direct take-off from the first $2 bill in business that... more »