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Businesswoman selling Canterbury Shoppe

It's one of the most iconic stores in Naperville -- an Aladdin's cave of unusual gifts, a potpourri of brightly colored, glittering knickknacks set against calming music and the soothing scent of cinnamon.The Canterbury Shoppe... more »

Movie is a boon for biz

Worcester, MA — When set designer Jay R. Hart walked into the Putnam Hallmark store in Webster Square Plaza last week, Daniel B. LeBlanc was interested in knowing what went into filming a feature movie... more »

AngelStar Launches MyPhotoStone.com

Morgan Hill, Ca. -- AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored angel products and the original Worry Stone™, is excited to announce the launch of MyPhotoStone.com, a new website that... more »

AngelStar Introduces New Military and Breast Cancer Photo Stone Templates

Morgan Hill, Ca. -- AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored angel products and the original Worry Stone™, introduces new Military and Breast Cancer Awareness Photo Stone™ templates available at... more »

Duck! Quacker Gift Shop opens store on S. Broadway

Rubber-duck seller The Quacker Gift Shop of Englewood has opened its first retail store at 3440 S. Broadway.Owners Jennifer Brown and Steve Kudron plan to hold an official grand opening for the store on Sept.... more »

The Pied Piper’s coming

I just can't sit still, I like to stay busy," said Joyce Gaddis as she walked through her gift shop, The Pied Piper, in Corbin.Every what-not is meticulously placed, every necklace carefully hung. Ceramic sculptures... more »

Sammy’s sets up Williamsville shop

Sammy's Famous Gift Baskets has a new storefront.Not only did the company open its first storefront in several years, it's being done by members of the founding family, the Ceraulos.Sammy's has leased 4,000 square feet... more »

Two businesses, one storefront: Cheaper and more convenient

Bloomington -- Florist Shari Marley wanted to be on the east side of Bloomington but couldn't afford the rent. Her solution? Share space with another business. "We're still paying more than we were in downtown,... more »

Retailers Battle Credit Card Fees

A battle is brewing over the processing fees that banks charge merchants each time a customer uses a credit or debit card.Congress is considering three bills that would regulate the so-called interchange fees -- which... more »

Cristina Saralegui and Midwest-CBK Debut Exclusive, New Casa Cristina™ Lighting Collection at Las Vegas Market

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer of CBK home accents and gifts, Colonial Candle home fragrance and candles, and Seasons of Cannon Falls holiday and seasonal gifts and décor, today introduces the... more »