Mole Hole Glad to Be Back in Spotlight

Charlotte, NC - Marty Medlin was stunned: The notice said she had three months to vacate the space.She'd run her specialty gift shop franchise, The Mole Hole, for 25 years in that spot, beside the... more »

A Pembroke Boutique Store With an Artistic Twist

Pembroke, MA - Boston's South End, Newbury Street and Harvard Square were just a few of the shopping hot spots Gretchen Jones frequented while living in Boston during her 20s and 30s. Though her taste... more »

Unique Gifts to Be Found at Two Blessings

Montgomery, AL - The creator of the Faceless Angels line has opened Two Blessings Gift Boutique in the PepperTree shopping center in east Montgomery.Donnie Sasser offers not only the Faceless Angels items available in more... more »

Years of Beads and Things: Ann Goessel Celebrates More Than a Quarter Century in Business

Fairbanks, AK - Many people would likely miss Beads and Things on Second Avenue, but in July Athabascan store owner Ann Goessel is celebrating her store's 26th year in business. Goessel and her clerk and... more »

Specialty Food Association Names Outstanding Retailers of 2013

Five specialty food retailers from across the U.S. have been named Outstanding Retailers of 2013 by the Specialty Food Association. The awards honor outstanding customer service, product sourcing, merchandising, and a commitment to serving the... more »

New Gift Shop Opens in Blue Hill

Blue Hill, ME - Two Blue Hill women have opened a gift shop called Three Wishes in the Stavola House, which overlooks the harbor.Three Wishes carries home goods, jewelry and accessories."We have a little bit... more »

Social Media and Shopping: New Event Focuses on Promoting Small Businesses

New York, NY - With May being National Small Business Month, the social and shopping network OpenSky and several partners have launched The Small Business Breakthrough, a national movement to celebrate, recognize and promote small... more »

Decor Shop Finds New Home

Iowa City, IA - An Iowa City graphic designer is looking to give her business — and old furniture — a second chance on the market.Leigh Bradford opened A. Marvel Home Decor, 511 Iowa Ave.,... more »

Mountaincow Introduces White Printing onto Black and Dark Cards with the C711WT from OKI Data Americas

Mountaincow today announced availability of a new solution for white printing onto rich, dark cards and envelopes with matte, metallic and linen finishes. Using the new C711WT digital color printer with white toner from OKI... more »

Four Key Trends Identified For NY NOW’s “Open House” Project

Four key home design trends for 2013-2014, ranging from vintage to neo-traditional, will be showcased in the "Open House" exhibit which returns for the second time to NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle... more »