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New gift shop opens in Lake Zurich

Artist Sue Briesch recently opened a gift shop and gallery in Lake Zurich filled with the work of local artists.Photography, jewelry, pottery and clothing are some of the items that shoppers will find at Wise... more »

Is Online Shopping Killing Traditional Retail?

The recent National Retail Federation (NRF) report about holiday shopping asked a question that is on everyone's mind: is online shopping killing the traditional retail store? The NRF provided the following answer to this question:Retailers... more »

Yorkshire Soap Company will make dog soap for “top people’s store”

An Otley business has won a major contract with its latest pet project – to produce canine soap for Harrods.The Yorkshire Soap Company, which has its other shop at Hebden Bridge, has been drawing many... more »

New store offers smorgasbord of affordable gifts

At Tapanga's Trinkets and Treasures, $50 can go a long way, and that's exactly what its owners want.The new store, which opened Friday at 3008 S. 17th Ave. in Wausau, carries a smorgasbord of affordable... more »

Experts outline expectations for holiday shopping

Yakima, Wash. -- In last week's Reporter's Notebook, I outlined some indicators that may be key to the upcoming holiday shopping season.This time around, I turned to three experts to give me their take on... more »

Evans toy store owners keep eyes on trends

Trey and Susy Allen met two decades ago on the University of Georgia's campus. He was a freshman Delta Tau Delta fraternity member studying small-business administration, and she was a junior Sigma Kappa sorority member... more »

New gift store opens in Golden Island

Connell's Jewellery & Gift Centre Athlone have relocated to an even bigger, brighter and more exciting shop, Unit 21 Golden Island Shopping Centre, beside Boots Chemist.The new store will offer a larger range of products... more »

Retail group’s analysis paints dire image of a value-added tax

Piling a European-style sales tax on top of the existing U.S. tax structure would immediately destroy 850,000 jobs and damage retail spending for years to come, according to an economic analysis commissioned by the National... more »

Rich Americans Set to Spend More on Holiday Gifts

Spending by affluent Americans on holiday gifts is set to grow 4% to $23 billion with retail and restaurant gift cards, tickets to an event or a book topping the wish list, a study found... more »

Gift Box Opens At MHC

Sidney, NE - Memorial Health Center's recently reopened gift shop is more than just a store offering "get well soon" cards and stuffed animals. The Gift Box is a volunteer effort carrying a line of... more »