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Mother-daughter team opens The Looking Glass

Specializing in unique gift baskets, gourmet items and other personal gifts, The Looking Glass has migrated from an online-only interface to a local shop around the corner. Located at 350 B Kings Highway in Eden,... more »

Holiday retail sales forecast

Holiday retail sales forecasting begins in earnest during the month of September. "Back to School" and Labor Day sales are the early indicators. Usually apparel sales perform better during this period than during the holiday... more »

Fair trade is top goal for new business

The scene was too harsh for Becke Dawson of Davenport. While in India in 2006 on a business trip with her husband, she kept hearing tapping sounds near a highway construction project in New Delhi.... more »

JHS grad starts unique gift delivery company

Jacksonville, TX — A Jacksonville High School graduate is up to some monkey business.The brainchild of Eric and Erin Peacock of Denver, Colo., Mail-a-Monkey is a venture begun just 6 to 8 weeks ago that... more »

Retail store to open at Rothschilds

Urbana, IL — When the retail store and restaurant at Robert Rothschild Farm closed last summer, many residents made sure the business' owners knew how important the store was to the community. The stores had... more »

New owner will reopen Reid’s in Myers Park

Tom Coker, who owns a S.C. gourmet food company, approached the owners of Reid's Fine Foods soon after they announced they were closing with a question: Would they be willing to sell?Chuck and Pam Richards... more »

White Rock tea shop nominated for national award

White Rock – A cup of tea with Angelic Teapot's owner Maureen Coroliuc will do wonders for anyone's spirit.Her welcoming demeanor and genuine desire to help each customer who walks through her door is felt... more »

Retailers may increase holiday hiring this year

Tampa, FL - It's only September, but already stores are making plans to staff up to serve the holiday crowds.The good news is one national employment firm said retailers will hire more people this year,... more »

Crouch End card shop is best in London

Fair prices and hand-picked goods has helped a Crouch End entrepreneur win the title of best independent retailer in London for her greeting cards.Businesswoman Tiffa Easmon-George who owns Gift, a popular haunt among north London... more »

Three Eden businesses join forces

Three Eden businesses have recently joined forces to occupy the former Gourmet Shop at Grogan's Center, located at 349 W. Kings Highway.Ella McBride-Chatham, owner of Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet, works with event consultant Sandi Adkins... more »