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Manomet gift shop now open
Plymouth, MA — Shoppers can find "a little bit of everything" at SuJo's, the new gift shop at 629 State Road, because it's the kind of place its owner likes to shop.When Susan Presti shops,... more »
Stores Take Christmas In July More Seriously
A small display of snow-topped villages and ornaments sits nestled between the mattress and hardware departments at the Sears store in Manassas. Next week, Toys R Us stores in the area are inviting children to... more »
Hammerhead’s Ace Hardware in Largo operates a gift shop, too
There's no sign outside that says so, but Hammerhead's Ace Hardware has a double identity.It's a spacious hardware and garden store, but it's also home to a glamorous gift shop with everything from whimsical wall... more »
Expanding in a recession: Periwinkles plans 3rd store
Bill and Linda Kirshenbaum, owners of Periwinkles for Her gift shops at Westroads Mall and Village Pointe, plan to paint the new store at Bel-Air Plaza pink and call it "Pinky"Winkles. "It's scary opening a... more »
Locally owned businesses adapt to downturn; some move, others close
Santa Cruz -- Local retailers are doing their best to generate sales in a down economy. Some are moving or changing their format while others are packing it in.Central Coast Running moved from 600 River... more »
Store mixes relaxation, retail
LeAnn Ebersviller spent years in the corporate world, suffering much of that time from tension headaches.Massage offered her some relief, but the cost and time involved prevented her from having massages as often as she... more »
Shop keepers told to change paint colour
Liz Massey and Sheila Beech, who own Past To Present, could be forced to redecorate their shop front in Church Street after completing the makeover without planning permission.The business partners had called on Derbyshire Dales... more »
Pride Family Brands’ Traditional Looks Grow with the Addition of the New Vienna Collection
Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Pride Family Brands, manufacturers of high quality cast aluminum outdoor furniture, introduces for the spring of 2010 the Vienna Collection. To be marketed under the Castelle brand, the entire Vienna offering... more »
60’s and 70’s Inspire New Collections
New York, NY — With the 40th anniversary of Woodstock being celebrated this year, peace and love motifs are influencing fashion houses around the globe. GeoArt by Cynthia Gale is at the forefront of accessories... more »
January 2010 releases now on BlossomBucket.com
North Lawrence, Ohio -- Blossom Bucket, Inc. is introducing their new spring lines for January 2010 delivery at their website, BlossomBucket.com.Company president Cindy Lowry says, "Each year, it's difficult to not say 'this is our... more »
From “Chill to Thrill” – Pajama Warmer Introduced To Retail Gift Market
Duluth, MN – Reasor Products, innovator and manufacturer of the Pajama Warmer, has recently introduced its popular product to the retail gift market. The Pajama Warmer, an attractive temperature controlled electric warming fleece bag heats... more »
The Elements Of A Great Shopping Experience
Paula Courtney found "wow" when she took her daughter to the employee washroom at her local grocery store. A sign by the door instructed workers to remain physically by the side of any customer experiencing... more »
