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More than a convenience store

Holton -- Kathy's General Store is more than a place where travelers along US-75 highway stop to grab a slice of pizza or a soft drink, gas up their vehicle and then head back on... more »

Local merchants working to lure holiday shoppers

Amid the din of the price wars waged by national retailers, Long Island's small merchants have been creating a buzz of their own, using every strategy -- both old and new -- in their arsenals... more »

Boulder, Broomfield retailers banking on the holidays

The weeks between Thanksgiving to Christmas are a big deal to Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette.The holiday shopping season typically accounts for about 25 percent of the family-operated store's annual sales, said Jerome Crawford, who owns... more »

Former Vanilla Bean has new owner

The former Vanilla Bean bakery in Latham, N.Y., is expected to get a new life as a gift shop for collectible dolls, figurines and artwork.John Avakian, owner of Maggie's Gift Shop, a long-standing business in... more »

Twitter Can Help With Customer Service

When Wes Harper's high-definition cable service went on the fritz a few months ago, he hopped on Twitter and tried to reach Comcast's customer service reps. At the time, it seemed the best course of... more »

Tea and Magnolias Offers Unique Southern Charm

While stepping into Tea and Magnolias, one feels like they are being welcomed into a charming southern setting. Susan Ponville has brought her memories of growing up in Tupelo, Miss. together to create this unique... more »

7 W New York Chosen as NY Headquarters for Patina

New York, NY – On December 9, 7 W New York will proudly welcome PATINA-V, purveyors of sophisticated shop concepts, to the building's showroom roster. The launch of this more than 4000 sq foot showroom... more »

Springfield retailers battle for holiday shoppers with special offers

Consumers who've been waiting for Black Friday to start their holiday shopping have already missed some good deals.Retailers are in the race for what many predict will be limited consumer dollars, said Linda Pettijohn, professor... more »

For the holidays, make the giving keep on giving

Deluged by news of so many in need, it can be hard to know how to help. There are numerous causes and nonprofits to support.How about gifts that benefit the recipient and help others, too?The... more »

Home shopping

The holiday season is here. Most people exchange gifts with their family and friends, and many in the Arkansas River Valley will drive hours — to Little Rock, Fayetteville, Dallas — to purchase them.But what... more »