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Muskegon stores hope their ‘Synergy’ helps all
Synergy" is a term used by urban-planning wonks who talk to each other in their own language. But it has a dollars-and-cents meaning for a group of more than two dozen specialty retail shops in... more »
Want a unique gift?
Cookeville -- A Wii for your teenager. Check. Golf clubs for hubby. Check. A nice, fuzzy robe and slippers for grandma. Done and done. But what do you buy for that best friend with eclectic... more »
Claire Murray Launches Signature Boutique Program
Claire Murray has introduced a new division of her company that will give existing retailers and new store owners the opportunity to carry her entire product line of hand-hooked rugs, home accessories and apparel. The... more »
Compass Kidz Collect Treasure on a ‘Round the World Adventure
Fremont, CA - If you offered a 12-year-old a chest full of golden treasure and an open-ended ticket to travel around the world do you think they'd take it? An adventure where they would collect... more »
ChappyWrap Announces Participation in the January Atlanta Gift Show & February NYIGF
ChappyWrap has confirmed its participation in the Atlanta Gift Show, running January 11-15, 2008, at AmericasMart and The New York International Gift Fair, running February 2-6, 2008. ChappyWrap will be exhibiting their exciting new collection... more »
Season looks bright for smaller shops
Schodack-While many people say they are going to cut back on holiday shopping this year, local independent shop owners say they're doing just fine. "Percent-wise, we're ahead of last year," said Patti Varga, owner of... more »
Highway signage gets traffic into gift shop
Hurricane - Among the blue signs pointing travelers to the fast-food restaurants, gas stations, a motel and attractions at the Hurricane exit of Interstate 64 is a colorful and eye-catching sign that has nothing to... more »
Boutiques offer unique gift options for the hard-to-shop-for
It's December again, time to begin the annual gift hunt for the in-laws, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. And many retailers or businesses that offer consumer services have gift guides to entice shoppers.Finding the "perfect" gift... more »
Gift store opens next to Red Flower Barn
Friends and business partners Patricia Van Pelt and Jacqueline Parent have teamed up to open their first retail enterprise, Trail West Merchants at 350 North Tegner.The 1000-square foot, completely remodeled store features an eclectic assortment... more »
Women’s western clothing and gift shop opens south of town
When in-laws get along, it's wonderful. When they are best friends and business partners, it can mean a successful business and many years of being a close family.Rodeo cowgirl Kaylie Tatum along with her mother-in-law... more »
Hats Off to The T-Shirt Game; Buffalo Games Wins Greatest Product of 2007 iParenting Media Award
Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Games, makers of the The T-Shirt Game, has been granted an iParenting Media Award for Greatest Product of 2007. The T-Shirt Game is the fashionable party game "wear" funny matters. Players... more »
Merchants customize popular gift cards
For millions of U.S. consumers, gift cards are the perfect gift.The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend $26.3 billion on gift cards this holiday season, up 6 percent from last year.The reason is... more »
