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Zeeland gift shop seeks new permit to sell bottled wine
Zeeland — Shelley Walters was shopping downtown this fall when she told a shop owner about her own Saugatuck business. "It was pretty serendipitous," Walters said of My Favorite Dish and Gifts. "She was excited... more »
Shop Talk: Retailers pulling out the stops for procrastinators
Procrastination seems to be mixed in with the cold holiday air these days.I have not yet determined what cookie I'm baking for my friend's holiday party, cleaned my house so it will be presentable when... more »
Christmas shop takes shape in five days
Crazy talk. That's what most of the artisans said at a meeting Dec. 7 when Cathi Spence shared her dream of opening a gift shop for the holidays. Was she really pitching this idea less... more »
Giving Your Pet a Gift? You’re In Good Company
You may not find them on Santa's list but plenty of pets will receive gifts this year. Whether they're cats or dogs, naughty or nice, people are sharing the spirit of the season with their... more »
‘Shop local’ group tries to keep dollars in area
Nadia Wasiullah-Peters didn't expect the economy to crash shortly after she bought Sprout, a small kids specialty shop in the Third Ward. She's weathering the downturn with some new ideas: adding a line of maternity... more »
Project Social, Featuring Erik Qualman: Exclusively at Americasmart
Atlanta, GA—The social media wave sweeping retailers, designers and manufacturers into new streams of connectivity and engagement reaches maximum force this January with Project Social, an AmericasMart-exclusive program.Project Social—covering all aspects of social media in... more »
300+ International Companies to Exhibit at Winter 2010 NYIGF
White Plains, NY — Some 46 countries will be represented at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with more than 300 international companies included among the Fair's 2,700 exhibitors. Global suppliers will... more »
Ethnic Flair, Fun and Function Highlight Artist Mandy Bagwell’s New “Fiesta Caliente” Collection
Montgomery, AL – Like the Alabama-based artist herself, Mandy Bagwell's M.Bagwell® Art designs are recognized for their festive, whimsical and upbeat style. As the exclusive distributor for all M.Bagwell products, Caffco International is proud to... more »
Editorial: New programs, parking breaks make it worthwhile to shop local
Salem, MA - If you're not done holiday shopping by the time you pick up this week's Salem Gazette, you probably wish you were. Now is the time of the dreaded traffic backup all over... more »
Retailers hope season’s sales will save 2009
Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore... more »
Takoma Park urges residents to shop where they live
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Bethany Karn perused a display of earrings and necklaces in the Now & Then gift store in Old Town Takoma Park. Although finding the perfect holiday gifts for her loved... more »
Warm your soul at New Leaf Tea Room
The holiday hustle can be exciting, but sometimes it is good to take a break from the season's stress and regroup physically, mentally and emotionally -- and The New Leaf Tea Room in the Victorian... more »
