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Natural flair at Bee & Hollyhock

Berlin — Shelley Jones of New Britain said she just came in to Bee & Hollyhock LLC to buy a hibiscus flower. Then she spied natural and organic chocolate and a metal water bottle with... more »

President’s Cookbook Gift Shop has something for everyone

Wooster -- The Wooster Community Hospital Gift Shop isn't just for patrons of the facility.Open to the public, the business is a place that flourishes with unique items that are just right for special occasions... more »

New Furniture Talent Debuts

Englewood, New Jersey — Designer-artisan Richard Nardone announces the launch of his new furniture studio, offering eco-friendly wooden beds, tables and decorative accessories. The dramatic pieces are all made to order, by hand, and feature... more »

Sunbeam Shop sheds light on quality kids clothing

When my youngest daughter was a few days old, a package arrived at our house from The Sunbeam Shop. This was in 1981. When I opened the gift box, inside there was a dainty white... more »

Kookie Krazy tries to put marketing in the mix

At Kookie Krazy Inc. in Thousand Oaks, where customers make their own oversized cookies, co-owner Mark Boos Benhard aims to re-create the magic of the original "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" movie that captivated... more »

Kids consignment store slated to open

The former location of Wiggles and Giggles will soon become Gumballs and Overalls, a new children's consignment shop - the second to occupy the storefront at 122 Courtland St.The upscale consignment boutique boasts name brands... more »

Frugality turns fashionable as recession hits the wealthy

Months before financial markets collapsed in fall 2008, boutique proprietor Lee-Lee Sprenger noticed that her usually free-spending customers were flinching at $900 price tags on sweaters fresh from Italy. Sales at Mélange on Montana Avenue... more »

Analysts expect May sales decline

New York (AP) — The weather has finally thawed, so what about the icy grip consumers have kept on their wallets? Thursday's retail sales numbers for May will offer insight into whether an uptick in... more »

Tough Economy Brings More Of The Same For Dad: Ties, Gift Cards And Lots Of Love, According To NRF

Washington, DC – During a thriving economy or a global recession one thing remains true for dear old dad when it comes to Father's Day: Dinner and neckties. According to the National Retail Federation's 2009... more »

Build-A-Bear is hands-on in kids’ real and virtual worlds

Build-A-Bear Workshop has spent years studying how its young customers play. When it noticed that its tech-savvy pre-teen customers were as content to play in the virtual world as the real one, the company created... more »