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Manatee County’s galleries and gift shops offer fun gift ideas for the holidays

With Christmas just three weeks away, you may already be scouring the department stores for that perfect gift. But if you're looking for something extra special or one-of-a-kind, it probably won't be found at the... more »

Men shop quickly, women love to search

Think of the mall during the holidays. The music of the season fills the troglodyte with joy as he blazes a trail to Radio Shack. There, he offers a cashier a buckskin in exchange for... more »

Lenox gift shop targets North St.

Pittsfield -- A Lenox gift shop is the latest business outside of Pittsfield wanting in on the action of the city's downtown revitalization.The owners of the Lenox Old Country Store have temporarily opened "Emporium" at... more »

Divine Treasures reopens in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, CA – The owners of gift shop Divine Treasures have reopened at the Mission Viejo Marketplace on the corner of Oso and Marguerite parkways after vacating the Ladera Ranch Mercantile West Shopping Center... more »

Glassworks shop among clearly unique gift options in region

Historic downtown Canal Fulton was already a fun holiday shopping stop, with nostalgic playthings at The Toys Time Forgot, huggable residents at Keillor's A Teddy Bear Shoppe, and the disappearing delicacies of Deliciously Different Fudge.But... more »

Free E-books For the Consumer and Jewelry Trade On Ethical Jewelry Sourcing

Santa Fe, NM — Gold, diamonds and even the making of jewelry has too often been the cause of human misery and environmental catastrophe. Today, we have a choice. Beautiful jewelry which provides real benefit... more »

The global market has rebounded

Antoinette Williams, who makes herb-laden balms, soaps and lotions from vegetable oils and natural fragrances, is a grateful retailer this holiday season.Her shop, Rituals, is posting month-over-month sales growth for the second year in a... more »

River Lodge Conference Center’s best kept secret; gift shop graces Fortuna’s meeting place

With the rapid approach of the holiday season, shoppers seeking gift ideas may find a plethora of attractive and useful items at the River Lodge Conference Center Gift Shop at 1800 Riverwalk Drive in Fortuna.... more »

Service, selection draw customers to The Front Porch

Through a difficult year, patrons have stuck by the Pennington business, thanks to its premium products and optimum service.The name of the Pennington gift shop The Front Porch, located at 24 S. Main St., is... more »

Local retailers pleased with Black Friday weekend sales, turnout

Danville retailers hope increased traffic and sales stemming from Black Friday weekend will continue through the rest of the holiday shopping season. Belk in Piedmont Mall opened at 4 a.m. on Black Friday for the... more »