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Annie Modica on Turning Crafts Into Collectibles

If you are an artsy-craftsy sort whose friends are always saying you should take those fabulous whatevers you make and start a business, you might want to meet Annie Modica, of Mill Valley, Calif. Ms.... more »

New retail store coming to Oxford

Oxford — The owner of Juniper is opening a new store with contemporary clothing for all occasions and all sizes. The shop, named Magnolia, is scheduled to open in April at Stewart Square, said owner... more »

Shop embraces trend toward personalized gifts

Alton - The personal touch reigns at Alexander's, where Alex and Joyce King specialize in helping clients create custom jewelry and select monogrammed gift items."We've been branching out," Alex King said. "The trend we've seen... more »

Shop ships tastes of Olympic Peninsula to outside world

Port Townsend -- One year ago, Steve Moore and Victor Judd hatched the idea that became Mystery Bay Shipping, an entrepreneurial business that promotes North Olympic Peninsula food products and in turn supports those who... more »

Chandler tries to ‘keep it local’ with downtown businesses

Stroll into Latitude Eight Thai Grill for lunch in downtown Chandler, and you'll likely be greeted by the owner. The same is true if you go down the street to di Sciacca Glass. In fact,... more »

More confident consumers break out credit cards

Washington — Americans are putting more money on their credit cards after more than two years of cutting back, a sign that they are gaining confidence in the economy.The first increase in credit-card debt since... more »

Owner displays gift for retail

Before she opened a gift shop in West Lafayette in 2004, Gretel Kulupka earned a degree in electrical technology at Purdue University and held a variety of jobs.But the retail trade is what motivates the... more »

The Bearded Brush displays handmade crafts, art

Just about everything in Mark and Gabi Weeks' new store — The Bearded Brush Art & Gift Gallery in downtown Castle Rock — is handmade or handcrafted, whether it's jewelry, baskets, scarves, candles, pottery or... more »

Chocolate, roses, lingerie are mainstays of booming love-oriented retail holiday

Laurel — Cupid is on the prowl this week in anticipation of 2011 Valentine's Day next Monday, and that means big business for some area businesses. Valentine's Day has captured the hearts and wallets of... more »

The Artful Gift Shop

When Peggy James walked into The Artful Gift Shop for the first time, she could only think one thing."This is what I'm supposed to be doing."James worked in corporate finance for 20 years before she... more »