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Busy lifestyles shift leisure shopping time
Family calendars fill up quickly with the hustle of organized activities and bustle of responsibilities that have resulted in a change in the way we shop."Research shows that time is the most precious commodity," says... more »
Mall of America: Miles and smiles
Bloomington, Minn. — Minnesota isn't known for moderate weather. But blizzardlike winters, blinding rainstorms or muggy summers don't deter shoppers at the Mall of America, where it's always a dry, comfortable 70 degrees.In fact, you... more »
Downtown merchants form business alliance
Before the modern-day malls and shopping strips, people had only one place to shop — downtown.Some got all dressed up in their Sunday best, while others simply wore their everyday attire as they shopped for... more »
Tenn. artist’s custom creations finding national acclaim
Lisa Norris finds her bliss in decorative papers, discarded photographs, spare buttons and fanciful fabrics.Random doodads make her happy when she uses them to create bound books, albums, stationery and collages.Vintage fashions, patterns, fabrics and... more »
Downtown merchants to stay open later on 2nd Friday every month
In a group push to get more people into their stores, many downtown Ypsilanti merchants will stay open until 9 p.m. and offer special events and incentives on the second Friday of every month. The... more »
Pampering and alpacas amid history
The stately historic home with welcoming porch and shaded courtyard at the top of the gently inclining drive is completely expected; the alpacas, however, are a surprise - and something of a novelty in these... more »
HOM relocating to Town Square
Sioux City -- A group of investors has purchased the Town Square retail mall and has leased the former Younkers portion of the downtown Sioux City building to HOM Furniture.Coon Rapids, Minn.-based HOM plans to... more »
Raking in the green at Irish shop
Boardman — Colleen Cecil couldn't celebrate March 17 without wearing green, attending a parade and shopping at House of Erin."I come here relatively often but always before St. Patrick's Day," said the 44-year-old Canfield resident,... more »
Cocopah Museum’s gift shop specializes in tribal tradition of beauty
Sometimes the best teacher for a cultural lesson is a beautiful piece of art.That's a secret proved true every day at the Cocopah Indian Tribe's museum gift shop. That's where jewelry, pottery, blankets and beadwork... more »
Lavender Lime featured in Stitches-in-Time exhibit
The quilts of Lavender Lime Quilting and Creative Sewing Center in Chattanooga will be featured as part of the Stitches-in-Time exhibit at the Museum Center at Five Points March 18 to 22.The quilts displayed are... more »
Operator sought for Muir Woods gift shop, restaurant
Federal officials put the gift shop franchise at Muir Woods National Monument up for grabs this week, asking entrepreneurs who can provide a "model for sustainable operations" to compete for a 10-year concession contract.The Golden... more »
Greenwich Letterpress Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings
New York - Since opening in 2006, Greenwich Letterpress, located in New York City at 39 Christopher Street, has become the premier wedding invitation letterpress printer in Manhattan. The business is women-owned by sisters Amy... more »
