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Are You In The Market For A Unique Gift? Look To Star Collectibles

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Tom McCleary has turned his boyhood hobby into a new business. McCleary, 45, of Muscatine, opened Star Collectibles, at 1608 Grandview Ave., in late February. "I've collected comic books for 32 years... more »

US Retail Sales Solid In March Despite Late Easter

retailers weathered all manner of obstacles - including chilly weather, the late Easter holiday and higher fuel prices - to top downbeat March forecasts, according to results posted yesterday (7 April), as shoppers continued to... more »

Local Store Stands the Test of Time

Funny how a midlife crisis can have such a profound effect on an individual. Back in the mid 1980s, Marge Versprille, 68 ,was experiencing one of those life challenges. "I was having a lot of... more »

5 Retail Stocks: Which Will Win March Madness?

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Poor Peter Cotton Tail is receiving the blame for what retailers can't seem to do on their own: woo shoppers when there's no catalyst to shop.March retail same-store sales are expected... more »

Lost River Cave Expands, Updates Gift Shop

Lost River Cave is planning a grand reopening of its gift shop, now called Wildflower Gifts at Lost River Cave.Workers at Lost River Cave and Valley started stocking the store about three weeks ago."We've added... more »

Grandville Candle Store Continues To Evolve From Its Sweet-Smelling Origins

GRANDVILLE — Julie Poll figured it was time to add a baby items section to her store, now that she is a grandmother. In fact, at The Candle Experience, customers can not only browse through... more »

Increasing The Sales Tax In Connecticut

A proposal to increase the state's sales tax could help fill some local coffers, but some say it could end up hurting the state's bottom line. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, as part of his recommended... more »

Cornucopia Owner Honored By Exeter Chamber

EXETER — Kathleen Campbell had a vision 30 years ago to open a cheese shop. Now Campbell is not only the owner of Cornucopia Wine & Cheese Market, but she is also the proud recipient... more »

Gifts Afloat Says Farewell To Old Location

After more than 25 years anchored at the corner of 10 Mile and Jefferson, Gifts Afloat will be relocating.Never fear, the shop won't be moving far–just a bit south, where the Red Hat Winery used... more »

Etsy Shops Make It Easy to Buy Local

A challenging economy may mean less consumer spending, but local Etsy shop owners are hoping it also translates into a golden opportunity to attract shoppers searching for quality over quantity, particularly when it comes to... more »