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Edited chic: Living with fewer things, greater style
Laguna Beach, Calif.—For Trey Russell, "less is more" is not just a Modernist creed but a way of life. In his boutique, Aris, and his second-story garden apartment behind the shop, there is a pared-down... more »
Spring Designs from Alexa’s Angels Ready to Hop into Your Easter Basket
(Windsor, CO) - The Easter Season is around the corner and Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer dedicated to providing high quality, original designs, has fresh designs for children and young adults that... more »
Shops with heart cater to keeping consciences clear
Because it's Valentine's Day, Store Gazing decided to go to the heart of the matter: Bravery Hearts and Heart On Your Sleeve, two shops that are destination points.Bravery Hearts, at 242 Brooke Ave. between Lawrence... more »
Lumberton shop offers a personal touch
I love this.Somebody on my beat — yes, the shopping beat — actually has hired additional employees over the past two months.In Lumberton.Rock on.That would be Jennifer Hickman, an owner of Girlees and Brothers Too,... more »
Cupids keep on shopping
Love has no awareness of a recession, at least when it comes to Valentine's Day. According to local business owners, local Cupids this year have been spending as much, if not more in some cases,... more »
Coffee shops holding their own in shaky economy
Cranberry, Pa. - Steam releases in a long psssssssssss. Coffee drips and glasses clink. Coffee lovers in the hotel lobby closely watch baristas prepare their crafts: espressos and cappuccinos that can win them the title... more »
Valentine’s spending declines somewhat, but retailers still bet on romance
Kacy Culp and her husband agreed not to exchange big gifts this Valentine's Day. They probably will give each other cards, and Culp said her mother would take care of gifts for the kids. Culp,... more »
Surprise increase in retail sales
New York -- Retail sales unexpectedly rose in January, giving hard-hit retailers some respite after six straight months of sales erosion, the government reported Thursday.The Commerce Department said total retail sales rose 1% last month... more »
Newark florist blossoms with unique gifts
International Florist Gift Shop & Fruit Baskets Inc. 283 Lafayette St. Valentine's Day inspired my selection this month. I know there are many who argue that it is a commercial day, but the truth remains... more »
Madison Park Greetings and Whomi Form New Partnership
Seattle, WA – Nina Korelitz Matza needed something that could enable her – in one glance – to see her business appointments, her personal appointments, and her children's whereabouts. But it didn't exist in the... more »
Detroit retail fund created
With the economic downturn killing downtown Detroit retailers at a brutal pace, a $5 million loan program is being launched to create more storefront businesses from the New Center area to the Eastern Market to... more »
Retail sales hold steady during week
Washington, DC -- Retail sales in the United States were unchanged in the week ending Feb. 7, the International Council of Shopping Centers-USB reported Tuesday. Sales were unchanged on the week but down 1.8 percent... more »
