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Living for the present; New Elgin shop owner gifted in unique finds
One couldn't easily find a set of flip-flop coasters or ice cream scoop-shaped bath oils at most retail stores. But they can find those and other types of fun and unique gifts at the new... more »
Panel gives you inside track on holiday shopping trends and strategies
Scrooge might spoil this holiday shopping season.The sluggish housing market, rising insurance costs and high gas prices are taking a toll on consumers. Holiday sales will hit their slowest pace in five years, growing only... more »
Rider Pharmacy opens B&B Boutique
Fairmont — Rider Pharmacy has expanded its offerings with the creation of a boutique inside the store.Rider Pharmacy remodeled a section of the store and added new items to establish a boutique atmosphere. Nicknamed the... more »
Making a holiday list, trimming it twice
It doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice. You'll probably receive fewer presents this holiday season - or at least cheaper ones.New England residents plan to spend an average of $577, or 19 percent... more »
4 of 10 plan to cut holiday spending
Four out of 10 U.S. shoppers say they'll spend less this holiday season because of higher food and fuel costs and falling home values, according to an annual survey by Deloitte.Of more than 14,000 people... more »
Making treasures
Minnesota — The last of the fall leaves aren't quite off the trees, but inside The Painted Vine, it's already a winter wonderland. The little shop in Minneota's downtown is full of evergreens and snowmen,... more »
Made in the USA Showcase to Debut at NYIGF
White Plains, NY - In response to increasing requests from retailers seeking American-made products, GLM will introduce a "Made in the USA" showcase within Handmade at the February 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).... more »
New Products Added to Woodstock Music Collection
Just in time for the 2008 Toy Fair, Woodstock Chimes has added new products to the Woodstock Music Collection, a unique assortment of instruments from around the world that can be played and enjoyed without... more »
Gig Harbor shops show no fear
A long-awaited Costco in Gig Harbor is scheduled to open on the north end Friday.On the other side of town, the massive Uptown development opened Thursday with a Borders bookstore. It eventually will have a... more »
Halloween good for business
With Halloween now a $5 billion holiday, it's almost scary how much people spend for one spooky night. According to a National Retail Federation survey, people are expected to spend $5.07 billion this Halloween, up... more »
Holiday becoming big-ticket event
Lockport — The only thing scarier than the severed limbs, deformed faces and gory props on sale at your local big-box store this month might be the credit card bill that arrives in November.Halloween, once... more »
How to find safe toys for the holidays
Carla Fischer was on the hunt for toys.As she roamed the aisles of an Orange County Wal-Mart, Fischer spied a Hot Wheels white monster truck -- a must-have Christmas gift for her 6-year-old son, Zeb."It's... more »
