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Sisters’ Northside shop is bright and welcoming
Enter Twisted Sisters Gift and Home Boutique on East 71st Street and you're greeted by three adorable poodles and their owners. With the shop's lime green and coral walls, delicious scents wafting throughout and happy-go-lucky... more »
Bronte maintains stability in tough economy
Folklore has it that the town of Bronte was named after the author of "Wuthering Heights" when it was founded in the 1880s, but the community evokes another fictional location for newcomer Steve Stango."This is... more »
Gift, decor shop to open on Colonial Avenue
Years ago, it was bathing suits, swimming caps and costumes.Now, it's monogrammed buckets, children's furniture and unique gifts.Two sisters, Carol King and Laurie Frohock, are going into business for themselves again, but this time, their... more »
A store for second chances
Just off Eola Road and New York Street in Aurora, there's a shop where women looking for name brands and custom-made baskets of gourmet food can get a real deal.Called Boutique Repeats and Gifts, it... more »
Blind Center presents craft show
The Blind Center in Washington will offer shoppers the opportunity to make an early dent in their Christmas lists this weekend.The center is hosting its annual Autumn Area Craft Show on Friday and Saturday, said... more »
New owner for Selah flower and gift shop
Abbey's Floral has been around for more than 25 years in its same location, right across from Red Apple, but until recently it remained simply a flower shop. When new owner and long-time employee Dona... more »
Avondale boutique owner finds strength to endure despite personal tragedy
Avondale boutique owner Iva Keyworth said to keep customers coming back, she has to continually rearrange the merchandise on display in her store.Meanwhile, tragedy rearranged her life last year when her 49-year-old husband, Scott, suffered... more »
Exciting Changes at Blossom Bucket, Inc.
North Lawrence, Ohio — Blossom Bucket, Inc. announces the appointment of new positions within the growing company.Barbara Cregan has assumed the newly created position of Product Development Coordinator. Barb will be working closely with company... more »
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Announces New Products and First-Class Amenities During the Fall Market
Chicago, IL - From the freshest products to next season's stylish trends, The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® will feature a world of product during the Fall Market at the Merchandise Mart, September 21-23, 2009.... more »
Love a local business? Buy a share
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY -- John Halko was halfway through renovating an expanded space for Comfort, his mostly organic eatery in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., when the credit crisis hit. His source of funding -- a home-equity line --... more »
Boston stores to stay open late tonight for Fashion’s Night Out
Tonight, clothing stores in Boston will stay open late as part of a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate the fashion industry, said Jamall Oluokun, organizer of Fashion's Night Out Boston... more »
Retailers upbeat as sales top projections
Spokesmen for several Valley department stores reported a decrease in sales during the second quarter, when compared to 2008, but said the numbers weren't as bad as they expected.They also said the number of shoppers... more »
