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New digs give Artic Poppy Boutique room to bloom
Even in the middle of summer, when you least desire it, the quaint "cup of tea" kind of coziness inside Artic Poppy Boutique & Gallery Showroom will warm you up and sway you to stay.Artic... more »
Sweet idea N.H.-inspired chocolate treats win awards for home business
Rochester — In the relatively short time they've been in the chocolate business, Richard and Bette Jo Menzel have come away with two observations."They all look at it and say, 'Am I going to break... more »
Town’s charm is easy sell; Taneytown boutique is latest addition to steady influx of new tenants
When Jeff and Cynthia Lewis first saw the dilapidated Taneytown property in photographs three years ago, they believed it needed to be saved.Inside, the ceiling was crumbling and the entire structure needed upgrading. But Jeff... more »
Local retailers prep for holidays; Small-business owners scour country for the next hot product
It's finally starting to feel like summer in Whatcom County, but many retailers these days are thinking about mistletoe, hot chocolate and holiday cheer.The next few weeks will be a retailers' version of a shopping... more »
Hold on to customers by treating them as you would treat yourself
Why don't people care anymore? Why are they so quick to say no? Why do most companies say they care about customer service but do so little to improve it?The hard part of business is... more »
Welcome mat is out for campaign workers; State rejected idea, but Nashua merchants promote discount program
Nashua -- There are just a handful of presidential candidate field offices here and months to go before the big day. But downtown businesses in this city are gearing up to take advantage of New... more »
Stop by this store, just for a spell
Monroe — An old-fashioned straw broom hangs on the wall at Talisman, a New Age gift and craft shop at 150 Main St., but nobody grabs it to clean house.It's a magical broom. "You would... more »
High Tea
Call this the Eloise part of the story. You remember Eloise—the precocious imp who lived in New York's Plaza Hotel and often ordered room service when she couldn't sleep.Like Eloise, Gail Baral was a bit... more »
Leave the shore behind with tote bags made from recycled sails
When Beth Shissler walked into Hannah Kubiak's life three years ago, Hannah was cruising along, doing her thing, which happened to be making tote bags out of recycled sails. Since 1999, she has spent her... more »
Big-box stores are homing in on teachers; They hope discounts will reward and reel in the out-of-pocket spenders
The back-to-school season often has parents scouring ads for discounts and promotions on school supplies.But teachers are looking for discounts, too. And major retailers are starting to focus on this market, since teachers often end... more »
Downtown Bristol atmosphere and merchants are attracting diverse new businesses
Bristol, Va. - Scott Howard can't stop talking about the warm welcome he's received from people in the Twin City.The owner of Short Sheet Fabric, Howard recently opened his business in the former J.C. Penney... more »
New Product Announcement from Prosperity Tree
Bring Another Seat to the Table! When you're ready to work, you need a seat at the table. And your gadgets need a seat, too. Now there's iSeats for the table or desk - a... more »
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It is with great excitement that we announce the Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards Class of 2025! 🌟![]()
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This talented dozen includes retailers, manufacturers, designers, sales managers and executives making their impact on the industry. Each was nominated by their peers, and we can’t wait to share their stories and advice as we celebrate them throughout 2025.![]()
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Meet the Class of 2025 here: giftshopmag.com/article/gift-stationery-spotlight-awards-introducing-the-2025-class-of-honorees/ 🏆![]()
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Also — join us for a breakfast reception at Atlanta Market on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. in AmericasMart, Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Space as we kick off the year’s festivities! RSVP at giftshopmag.com/spotlightRSVP
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