For Buy-Local Fans, Area Shops Are a Gift

Newburyport, MA - A number of shoppers will pick up Christmas presents again this year at the otherwise unremarkable cottage at 205 Northern Boulevard on the Newburyport end of Plum Island.The cottage is the corporate... more »

Gift Shop Owner Relocates for More Space

Shelby, NC - Before Phyllis Moore opened her shop, Gifts and Creations by Phyllis, on U.S. 74, it was located in her home."I decided to open up a shop after I ran out of space... more »

Wild Plum Meets Customers Tastes

Jamestown, ND - One of Jamestown's newest businesses is booming, according to owner and manager Teri Schmeichel.Wild Plum, located at 215 1st Ave. South in downtown Jamestown, began selling home décor, refinished furniture and more... more »

Open for Business: Long Beach Gift Shop Survives Thanks to Loyal Customers

Long Beach, CA - Sparkling with warmth and creativity, Los Coyotes Cards & Gifts is one of Long Beach’s hidden gems.Tucked away in what locals refer to as “Dempsey’s Shopping Center,” the small, unassuming storefront... more »

Trade Names: Tinker’s Shop is an Eclectic Wonderland

Richmond, VA - Alice Dailey of Chesterfield County visits Tinker’s at least once every week during the holidays looking for gifts and items for her home.“The decorations they have for Christmas are truly amazing. I... more »

Hospital Gift Shop Not Just For Patient Visitors

Marshfield, WI - With scarves, clothing items and holiday ornaments on the shelves, the Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop isn't just for people visiting folks in the hospital or buying gifts for newborn babies."I've... more »

Hidden Gems: Find Unique and Colorful Gifts at Victoria’s Place

Bonita Springs, FL - There is a local specialty retail boutique full of one-of-a-kind treasures in Bonita Springs.I’ve driven past Victoria’s Place on Bonita Beach Road and Meadowlark Lane, for years and I had never... more »

Papillion Shop Merges 
Three Owners’ Passions

Papillion, NE - Three business owners are collaborating on a new home decor shop in Papillion.Birdie’s Box opened in late November at the Bell Place Shoppes mall at 134 N. Washington St.“We all have our... more »

Business Leaders Tout Shopping Local

Exeter, NH - ‘Shop local’ is a buzzworthy term consistently used around the Seacoast and local business owners say it's a growing trend, highlighted by bustling downtowns in Exeter and Hampton that offer a bevy... more »

Beautique Boutique Opens in Brandon

Brandon, SD - A handwritten sign in the window of Doug Metcalf's building on Cedar Street turned out to be just the sign Amanda Christopherson was looking for."Doug had a sign in the window that... more »