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The stars are bright at Texas Star Trading

Abilene, TX - If what it means to be a Texan can be defined, the answer, most certainly, can be found in Texas Star Trading Company.The specialty store, located on the corner of Cypress and... more »

Afternoon plans Midtown Crossing store

Omaha, NE - When Marie Clifford was on a buying trip to New York last week, the owner of the Afternoon, a popular Omaha gift shop, let herself go a little."I ordered things I haven't... more »

A Gift to Gab is a cornucopia of unique recycled treasurers

To say the "A Gift To Gab" gift shop is a green business would be a gross understatement. Nearly every item in the Spring Grove store is recycled from something else.Co-owners Cristi Schulte and Sandy... more »

It’s Still Too Early to Value Location Services, Businesses Say

Are location-based services going to be the next social-networking step for businesses?The big debate lately has been whether Facebook's new location-sharing service, Places, will overwhelm pioneers like Foursquare. But the real question for the market... more »

Bernardsville floral designer enjoys her unique gift

Bernardsville, NJ - Laura Clare Pugsley earned a degree in horticulture as part of her training before becoming a florist, but it wasn't until she lived in Europe that she said she saw how flowers... more »

After 14 years, Turtle factory makes home at new location

The turtles in Sneads Ferry have been on the move lately, but rest assured their flippers didn't take them too far.The Turtle Factory and The Turtle Factory II merged and have been gradually settling into... more »

Montana Merchants Making it Through the Economic Crisis

When the über hot Santa Monica Place opened this month, you could practically hear retail forecasters licking their chops. This new, 524,000 square-foot shoppers' paradise was designed to entice, ensnare and withdraw as many dollars... more »

A common interest in candles evolved into a business among close friends

It was one of those discoveries I would categorize as lovely. I walked in from the heat into the little rustic workshop, met by fragrance and smiles from modern-day candle makers proving there is life... more »

Art Reach of Mid Michigan shows off new location on Broadway Street

Piano music drifted through the new Art Reach gallery Thursday, as area residents wandered among the three-dimensional art exhibit in downtown Mount Pleasant. Art Reach of Mid Michigan hosted a grand opening at its expanded... more »

Meggie B’s gift shop in Semmes honors owner’s loved ones

Semmes, Ala. — Tammy Miller, 46, has always enjoyed shopping at gift shops and boutiques. Some of her fondest memories are of visiting small towns with her mother, Barbara Madden, shopping and just enjoying the... more »