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Post-Christmas shopping outlook a mixed bag

The day after Christmas marks the beginning of retailers' week-long last hurrah before this year's shopping season ends. Aside from scouring the post-Christmas sales, shoppers are headed to stores for three types of transactions: gift... more »

At Toy Shop, spirit of giving thrives

Manchester – This is the first time Connor Robert has volunteered as an escort for "shoppers" at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, and he was able to provide a unique service for some parents looking... more »

bwconnectTM Launches Revolutionary Second Phase; Enables Online Sales Ordering

Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, a leading technology innovator in the Gift and Home industry and well known for its software solutions, has launched the second phase of bwconnect, a free B2B online e-commerce site that... more »

Last call for Christmas

Onslow County shoppers took advantage of the last weekend before Christmas to check the last items off their gift lists.Julie Bell-Voorhees, the owner of Bumblebee Market in Surf City, said she had noticed that closer... more »

Nini’s Treasures Enjoys New Shop

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Nini's Treasures is open at The Highlands.The "unique boutique" carries a variety of fashions, accessories and gift items. Brands include Brighton, Vera Bradley and Pandora beads, said... more »

Gift cards suit shoppers

OK procrastinators, take heart.Yes, you have just four shopping days until Christmas. But if you're that indecisive – or buying for someone who is hard to please – you might find some needed relief in... more »

Have yourself a merry recycled Christmas

The last place in the universe you might expect to find last-minute gifts with designer panache is in downtown Thorndike.Clustered along the railroad tracks, the small town is one of those forlornly picturesque rural neighborhoods... more »

Americasmart Celebrates Growth of Housewares on Building’s First Anniversary

Atlanta, GA—On the first anniversary of the grand opening of Building 2 WestWing (B2WW) and debut of the redefined and relocated product centers, AmericasMart celebrates the evolution of the Gourmet/Housewares category this January. Strategically positioned... more »

White out dampens shoppers’ outing

It's less than a week until Christmas, a time when shoppers are wondering how low prices will go -- and retailers are wondering how deep consumers will reach into their pockets.Two-thirds of shoppers have yet... more »

Zeeland gift shop seeks new permit to sell bottled wine

Zeeland — Shelley Walters was shopping downtown this fall when she told a shop owner about her own Saugatuck business. "It was pretty serendipitous," Walters said of My Favorite Dish and Gifts. "She was excited... more »