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New Shop in Brewer Showcases Maine Artisans

Maine — A new business opened in Brewer this weekend.It's called Cottageville Crafts and Gift Shop, but you won't find just anything in this shop. It carries hand made items by maine artists.Owner Kristina Kenny says... more »

Foursquare networking site rewards users and businesses

Kentucky — "Check in." "You are the mayor." "You've earned the Bender Badge." If you know what I'm talking about, you're one of the growing number of users of Foursquare, a company that's on the... more »

YaYa Gurlz gives customers a reason to smile

Texas — Mom is a little bit Janis Joplin. Daughter is a little bit rodeo chic.Their unique styles in fashion and home décor dovetail at Ya Ya Gurlz."I'm the hippie, and she's the outlaw," said Julie... more »

Artful Shopper: Preppy in Paradise busy since its opening

Florida — Talking shop with Leanne Luehrman, owner of Preppy in Paradise, a monogramming boutique in Fort Myers."Preppy in Paradise is very bright and cheery and well organized. We stock items that are for gift giving.... more »

Phase One of 3-Year Strategic Plan Unveiled at Summer NYIGF

White Plains, NY — Three key components of a three-year "Focus Forward NYIGF 2013" strategic plan will be implemented in time for the August 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with the introduction of... more »

Kimaya USA Inc. Finds New Home at 7 W New York

New York, NY – 7 W New York® is quickly becoming the address for businesses in an ever-increasing number of categories. In addition to tabletop, gift, textiles and display, the centrally located showroom space and... more »

Burbank gift store chooses purpose over profit

Like any gift boutique, Bliss Unlimited has artfully arranged its colorful handmade baskets and gemstone bracelets to entice browsers to buy.But if customers linger a while, they will realize purpose trumps profit at this shop... more »

Shop owner overwhelmed by community support during hard times

For nine years, Dawn Spencer has owned a Silver Spring shop that sells greeting cards. She has followed the life passages of her customers through the cards they buy, cards neatly arranged under familiar headings:... more »

Adams store’s wares tell stories

Adams, NY — Just like grandma's house, everything in Nana Rose has a story behind it."This bookcase used to be my mother's," said Paula A. Biazzo, owner of Nana Rose, a home decor and gift... more »

Bartering up as economy down

South Carolina — Over the past 30 years, Columbia artist Jeff Donovan has bartered for artwork, tuition for his daughter's private school, a custom-made suit and, most recently, a couple of visits to the dentist. Bartering... more »