Wooster & Prince Introduces New Line of Vibrant and Sophisticated Cuff Bracelets

Following the successful launch of silver-plated Pendant Necklaces in 2011, Wooster & Prince continues to expand its line of beautiful gift items with the introduction of eye-catching Cuff Bracelets. Gold-plated with a luxe look and... more »

Gold & Maiden Boutique: ‘Hip’ Addition to the 600 Block

St. Petersburg, FL - "Fun." "Hip" "Awesome prices."That's how owner Torrie Tiernan Jasuwan describes her new retail shop on the 600 block.The former model is no novice when it comes to fashion. With experience in... more »

Hayden Mom Turns Hobby into Business

Gardedale, AL - A Hayden woman has taken her hobby and turned it into a business.About eight years ago, Angie Pressnell asked her mother to teach her to sew."When I had my second child, I... more »

Farragut Hallmark Has New Owner

Farragut, TN - Farragut's Hallmark location is under new ownership.Linda and Al Underwood bought the Village Green landmark store from Charlotte and Don Dickerson, who were looking to retire.Linda, who oversees day-to-day operations at the... more »

Urban Expositions Acquires Portland Gift & Accessories Show, Cash & Carry Trade Shows From Western Exhibitors

Urban Expositions has acquired the Portland Gift & Accessories Show, San Francisco Cash & Carry Show, Seattle Cash & Carry Show and Portland Cash & Carry Show from Western Exhibitors. The latest acquisitions are part... more »

Central Louisiana Shoppers Storm Stores in The Rain

Alexandria, LA - Lizette Smith thought she would spend Monday doing laundry and catching up on some paperwork at her job.The co-owner of Southern Chic, a gift boutique located at 3200 Jackson St., wasn't planning... more »

A Savvy Shopper Resolution: Shop Local

In December 2009 — yes, I had to look through the archives for that date — I publicly promised readers that I would spend more dollars in locally owned stores in the upcoming year.I'm happy... more »

Everything Newtown Opens

Newtown, CT - A shopping adventure awaits anyone who enters Everything Newtown, a gift shop located in the space once occupied by Newtown Drug Center.The store on Church Hill Road offers a wide variety of... more »

Buy Local Campaign Brings Boost to Small Businesses

Orono, ME - Starting with Small Business Saturday, this shopping season brought a boost to small businesses, with some owners reporting a sales increase of 150 percent."We've had a huge increase this year," said Jason... more »

Friends Launch Gift Shop in Brighton

Brighton, MI - Longtime friends Cathy Dedakis and Annette Jacoby enjoy shopping in downtown Brighton and were saddened when His Bible & Book House closed its doors last year.After doing their homework, the two decided... more »