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At This Time of Year, The Best Gift You Can Give is By Shopping Local
Some companies try to tag their products as “the gift that keeps on giving.” This year at Christmas, you have a chance to do just that for your community.As a matter of fact, you can... more »
The Best of Cape Breton Shop Set to Mark 20 Years in Business
Sydney, NS - With just over a week to go before Christmas, The Best of Cape Breton Gift Shop is bustling.There's a steady stream of customers in the shop's front retail area, and in the... more »
West Des Moines Stationery Store Offers Personal Touch
West Des Moines, IA - Letter Perfect, the stationery boutique in Clocktower Square in West Des Moines, has found a way to keep the art of letter writing alive. The shop's array of note cards,... more »
Hanukkah Shop Fills Niche for Jewish Community
Wausau, WI - WAUSAU Though many retailers in central Wisconsin overlook the area's small Jewish population, a Wausau synogogue is bringing religious and cultural chotchkies, or Judaica, to their store so shoppers can find gifts... more »
For Buy-Local Fans, Area Shops Are a Gift
Newburyport, MA - A number of shoppers will pick up Christmas presents again this year at the otherwise unremarkable cottage at 205 Northern Boulevard on the Newburyport end of Plum Island.The cottage is the corporate... more »
Gift Shop Owner Relocates for More Space
Shelby, NC - Before Phyllis Moore opened her shop, Gifts and Creations by Phyllis, on U.S. 74, it was located in her home."I decided to open up a shop after I ran out of space... more »
Wild Plum Meets Customers Tastes
Jamestown, ND - One of Jamestown's newest businesses is booming, according to owner and manager Teri Schmeichel.Wild Plum, located at 215 1st Ave. South in downtown Jamestown, began selling home décor, refinished furniture and more... more »
Open for Business: Long Beach Gift Shop Survives Thanks to Loyal Customers
Long Beach, CA - Sparkling with warmth and creativity, Los Coyotes Cards & Gifts is one of Long Beach’s hidden gems.Tucked away in what locals refer to as “Dempsey’s Shopping Center,” the small, unassuming storefront... more »
Trade Names: Tinker’s Shop is an Eclectic Wonderland
Richmond, VA - Alice Dailey of Chesterfield County visits Tinker’s at least once every week during the holidays looking for gifts and items for her home.“The decorations they have for Christmas are truly amazing. I... more »
Hospital Gift Shop Not Just For Patient Visitors
Marshfield, WI - With scarves, clothing items and holiday ornaments on the shelves, the Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop isn't just for people visiting folks in the hospital or buying gifts for newborn babies."I've... more »
Hidden Gems: Find Unique and Colorful Gifts at Victoria’s Place
Bonita Springs, FL - There is a local specialty retail boutique full of one-of-a-kind treasures in Bonita Springs.I’ve driven past Victoria’s Place on Bonita Beach Road and Meadowlark Lane, for years and I had never... more »
Papillion Shop Merges Three Owners’ Passions
Papillion, NE - Three business owners are collaborating on a new home decor shop in Papillion.Birdie’s Box opened in late November at the Bell Place Shoppes mall at 134 N. Washington St.“We all have our... more »
