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Humble kraft paper packs a punch for gifts

Looking for gift wrap that will cover your boxes not only for the holidays but also for future presents? Look no further than humble kraft paper. Atlanta interior designer Suzanne Kasler used it as one... more »

Gift-wrapping falls out of favor to gift bags and greener times

Walnut Creek, Calif. -- Anthony Bryndza left the gift-wrapping department at the Macy's at Union Square in San Francisco with a package wrapped in a heavy silver paper, trimmed with bright green ribbon and a... more »

Specialty shop Vino and Vines opens in Sneads Ferry

If it's unique and related to wine, food or microbrews, Christian Nelson said he wants to carry it at Vino and Vines.Nelson opened Vino and Vines, a specialty wine, cheese, beer, accessories and gift shop... more »

Store offers basket full of West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. -- Looking for a little sample of West Virginia to give as a holiday gift?How about a whole basketful?Gift baskets have been available at West Virginia State Museum's gift shop on a small... more »

Downtown’s gift

There's a new sense around North Street in Pittsfield that good times are here again. The storefronts are filling up just in time for the holidays, and downtown merchants are banding together to encourage consumers... more »

Strong kickoff to holiday shopping season

New York -- Retail sales were solidly higher in November, the government reported Tuesday, fueled in part by deep discounting on holiday merchandise.The sales were so strong that the leading retail industry group boosted its... more »

Antioch Store and Gift Shop is purchased by local couple

Ryan and Bobbie Grogan have opened Antioch Country Store and Gift Shop at 3867 Antioch Road, where a grand opening is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.The building has housed the convenience... more »

November retail sales signal strong holiday shopping season

New government data released Tuesday bolstered retailers' hopes that consumers are shaking off the recession and pulling out their wallets just in time for the most critical sales months of the year.The Commerce Department reported... more »

Student-operated gift store allows the employees to gain work skills

Arturo "Pacho" Schwencke finds it almost amazing that he and his classmates in Chippewa Valley Technical College's applied marketing experience class were ready to open a small business just 16 days into the fall semester.... more »

New gift shops to celebrate grand opening

Everyone needs a little pink in their life, at least that's the motto Pink Polkadots owner Jennifer Jones lives by. Beginning today Wetumpka residents will be able to browse the merchandise as Pink Polkadots and... more »