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 »

“HOT” Gifts for Christmas

Chico Chihuahua is seeking distributors to its new line of "hot" gifts this Christmas.The popular Mexican Internet Cartoon Character Chico Chihuahua, launched last year in English and Spanish with animated e-cards, daily comics and more,... more »

Trio open shop in one building

Three longtime local businesses are sprouting new growth under one roof.The Centre South shopping center on Silver Bluff Road has taken on a new look as two longtime businesses converge under one roof with the... more »

Retail sales jump 2.7% in August on widespread gains

Washington -- U.S. retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% in August, the biggest increase in more than three years, boosted by government subsidies for cars, higher gas prices and busy crowds at the malls,... more »

The Douglas Kennels are Bursting with Dogs!

Keene, NH — New Hampshire-based lifestyle gift and plush toy maker Douglas Company is arguably best known for their classic breed-specific dogs with real life looks. Each year the dog kennels continue to expand.In 2009... more »