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Christian fragrance, skincare company gets national attention

Athens, TN — A "soft" launch of His Witness Scents, the largest collection of Christian fragrances and luxury skincare, was subtle when operations were tucked away in a downtown boutique in Athens.Although a formal grand opening... more »

CL entices shoppers to spend locally

Crystal Lake, IL – City officials want to lure back-to-school shoppers to Crystal Lake with a new incentive program.The City Council approved the $50,000 shopping program earlier this month as part of a $600,000 stimulus... more »

Fair Trade and Green Products Still Doing Well Even in Hard Economic Times

A recent study conducted by the Ethical Corporation Institute (ECI) has found that consumers are continuing to buy ethical products despite the state of the economy. Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance certified items are especially... more »

Manomet gift shop now open

Plymouth, MA — Shoppers can find "a little bit of everything" at SuJo's, the new gift shop at 629 State Road, because it's the kind of place its owner likes to shop.When Susan Presti shops,... more »

Stores Take Christmas In July More Seriously

A small display of snow-topped villages and ornaments sits nestled between the mattress and hardware departments at the Sears store in Manassas. Next week, Toys R Us stores in the area are inviting children to... more »

Hammerhead’s Ace Hardware in Largo operates a gift shop, too

There's no sign outside that says so, but Hammerhead's Ace Hardware has a double identity.It's a spacious hardware and garden store, but it's also home to a glamorous gift shop with everything from whimsical wall... more »

Expanding in a recession: Periwinkles plans 3rd store

Bill and Linda Kirshenbaum, owners of Periwinkles for Her gift shops at Westroads Mall and Village Pointe, plan to paint the new store at Bel-Air Plaza pink and call it "Pinky"Winkles. "It's scary opening a... more »

Locally owned businesses adapt to downturn; some move, others close

Santa Cruz -- Local retailers are doing their best to generate sales in a down economy. Some are moving or changing their format while others are packing it in.Central Coast Running moved from 600 River... more »

Store mixes relaxation, retail

LeAnn Ebersviller spent years in the corporate world, suffering much of that time from tension headaches.Massage offered her some relief, but the cost and time involved prevented her from having massages as often as she... more »

Shop keepers told to change paint colour

Liz Massey and Sheila Beech, who own Past To Present, could be forced to redecorate their shop front in Church Street after completing the makeover without planning permission.The business partners had called on Derbyshire Dales... more »