A Survival Guide to Combat Internet Lowball Pricing

Many retailers today worry about the effect of the Internet on their brick-and-mortar business and feel that customers will buy from the Internet long before they buy from the store, mostly because of pricing and... more »

Play from Scratch Hires Jennifer Melin Miller as Chief Marketing Officer

Play from Scratch, developers of YOXO (pronounced “yock-so”) toys, the first line of patent-pending, sustainable building sets made in the U.S.A., has hired Jennifer Melin Miller to serve as chief marketing officer. Miller will focus... more »

North Platte Stop Makes One List of top U.S. Souvenir Shops

North Platte, NE - On a recent hot summer afternoon, business was brisk at Fort Cody Trading Post.License plates on cars parked in the lot showed visitors from Michigan, Colorado, Washington and eastern Nebraska.For owner... more »

Three’s a charm for Winnetka Accessories Boutique

Winnetka, IL - What’s a good birthday gift for a woman turning 40? That’s the question that led best friends, Davi Berk and Paula Zacharia to open Winnetka’s Willow Boutique, the high-end accessories boutique that’s... more »

9/11 Museum Gift Shop Scores With Sales of ‘Heart Rocks’

New York, NY - The 9/11 Museum gift shop is cashing in on souvenir sales — particularly “heart rocks,” which are selling faster than they can be restocked.Available in various sizes, the rocks bear words... more »

Gypsy Teal Hopes to Inspire a Love for Decorating

Bethany Beach, DE - Gypsy Teal hopes to bring something unique to Bethany Beach with ornaments for the body and home.Jewelry, beauty products, home décor and more are now available at the new store in... more »

The Buzz: Fresh Expressions to Open Tuesday

Appleton, WI - Fresh Expressions will open Tuesday in Appleton. It's a gift and home decor boutique in the former Glass Onion Studio, 1011 W. College Ave.Owner Beth Rippl's specialty is her own BL Designs... more »

Tiny Tea Shop Now Open in Washington

Washington, MO - Art and tea connoisseurs now have a new shop to visit — the Tiny Tea Shop, located at 301 E. Fifth St., Washington.The shop, which is more of a boutique/art gallery, features... more »

New Boutique Hopes to Revitalize Downtown Humble

Humble, TX - Offering a little bit of something for everyone, the Barn Door Market, a new boutique opened its doors for shoppers in Humble on Wednesday, July 9.Selling a variety of items from CeCe... more »

Boutique Collects Variety of Tastes

Sanger, TX - Rebecca Lawler wants her business to be known as a boutique for everyone.“I want us to have a reputation of [customers] going in there and finding anything from handmade to store-bought to... more »