Ambiente 2014: Next Promotional Programme for Young Companies at Ambiente – The Launching Pad for International Careers

Many companies, including Stef Fauser and Fabulous Goose, have shown how it’s done: after taking part in Next, these fledgling labels emerged as successful exhibitors at Ambiente, the world’s leading consumer-goods fair. At Next, young... more »

Trade Names: World of Mirth Still Selling Whimsical Gifts and Toys

Carytown, VA - World of Mirth is Julia Battaglini’s go-to store for toys and gifts.“The selection is mind-blowing. It appeals to every age group and type of customer,” said Battaglini, owner of Secco Wine Bar,... more »

Items Just Keep Flying Out of Popular Store

Mattapoisett, MA - Brenda Budlong's business is for the birds. Literally.Budlong's store is going on its twenty-first anniversary this year, and in that time she has greatly expanded from where she began.It all started with... more »

Granddaughter of Mailman’s Department Stores Founder Continues Retail Tradition

Spring Garden Township, PA - Whitney Morgan grew up behind a cashier's counter. As a kid, she'd take naps in the appliance section and bag gifts during the holidays at Mailman's Department Store - one... more »

EVL Cheese Company Opens In Ellicottville

Ellicottville, NY - Those in Ellicottville and the surrounding area have a much shorter drive for their favorite Cuba Cheese Shoppe products, as EVL Cheese Company on Saturday celebrated its grand opening.Promoted as being “sliced... more »

Goodness Gracious! Myers Park United Methodist’s Gift Shop Celebrates 10 Years

Charlotte, NC - Ten years ago, a group of women at Myers Park United Methodist Church tossed around an idea to open a little bookstore in the church’s new building addition.The more they talked, the... more »

Long Beach Senior Center’s Shops Offer a Way to Give Back

Long Beach, CA - On the north side of the Long Beach Senior Center, porcelain dolls stand stiffly atop a wooden case filled with turquoise rings, gold chains and silver earrings. On the south side... more »

They Built A Special Place, And It Lives on After They Retire

Woonsocket, RI - Gertrude A. Franco winces as she lifts her right arm to dust off a glass shelf lined with statues of saints, crucifixes, and other religious articles and gifts.The longtime owner of A... more »

New Store Brings “Salvage Style” to Maplewood

Maplewood, NJ - A new shop is opening on Baker Street this weekend: Salvage Style is the brainchild of local resident Amy Hughes, longtime author of the Salvage Style column in This Old House magazine.... more »

Artisan Retailers Have Passion For Their Product

Elmsdale, N.S. - Running retail shops has been a long-standing occupation for Nancy and Greg McTiernan of Elmsdale, N.S. But they found their true calling when they decided to open the Sweet Shop Chocolate Shop... more »