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Slow economy hits small-town retailers

Lanesboro -- Stocked with fashionable women's clothing, fabrics and books this holiday shopping season, Cheryl's Apparel lacks one thing necessary to ring up sales.The independent retail shop in Lanesboro is short on customers. Owner Cheryl... more »

Last-Minute Shoppers Hit Stores

Harrisonburg, PA - Those looking to wrap up their holiday shopping flocked to Harrisonburg stores Saturday, hoping to find last-minute deals on the final weekend before Christmas.Parking lots at Harrisonburg Crossing, which includes the Wal-Mart... more »

NCE Seeks Chapter 11 Protection

Milford, OH -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, decided to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to maximize value for its creditors... more »

For Craft Sales, the Recession Is a Help

San Francisco — Feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, some holiday gift-givers are saving money this year by making their own presents or — for those who lack the time or talent — buying... more »

Storefronts that say: Joy to the world

Matthew F. Garwacki doesn't just deck the halls, not when he can wrap yards of nylon ribbon around his store and make it look like a colossal Christmas present waiting to be ripped open.His motto... more »

Break in weather is a break for shoppers

Don't be fooled by all the large, pink, stuffed-to-the-gills shopping bags surrounding Amanda Kuzma.She and the rest of her family are cutting back this holiday season.Fewer gift cards. More group gifts. A secret Santa to... more »

Artist and entrepreneur, Curtis Steiner shows us the value of objects ordinary or odd

Any visitor to Curtis Steiner's fairy-tale cottage near Green Lake should take a restroom break, needed or not, and head upstairs to peek around.On the way up, notice the red-and-white handrail in the stairway: It's... more »

Local shops offer unique gift options for last minute shoppers

Louisville, KY - The countdown to Christmas is on and with just a few days to go, that means you're running out of time to shop. But there is good news for you procrastinators. WAVE... more »

Largest Elvis Gift Store in Texas

Main Street in Jacksboro has a new addition tonight and It's attracting elvis fans from across the state. Elvis Always Gifts and Collectibles held it's grand opening on Friday. Over the weekend the store was... more »

Virginia Gift Show to Host Annual Virginia State Parks Convention

Atlanta - In an effort to expand the product and service offerings of its annual training and trade show, Virginia State Parks will co-locate its event with the March 1-3, 2009 Virginia Gift Show at... more »