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‘Shopaholic’ Loves Job as Buyer, Shop Manager
Sunnyside, WA - To say that Charlene Maling likes to shop is like saying the sky is blue.“I’m a dedicated and committed shopaholic,” she cheerfully admits.Which is exactly why she loves her new job as... more »
‘Gifted’ opens at East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Statesboro, GA - Measuring about 500 square feet, Gifted is one of the smallest stores you're likely to read about here, but it has a highly visible location - inside East Georgia Regional Medical Center.... more »
Janice Hamilton Opens The Corner Porch
Somersworth, NH - On Saturday, Route 108 had 1,200 square feet of the busiest front porch in Somersworth.“This is the business I have always wanted, and I am now living my dream,”said Janice Hamilton, owner... more »
Sass Offers Gift Products, Artist Works
Adrian, MI - When Diane Rauser and Joyce Miller were thinking about what to call their new downtown Adrian gift shop, it didn’t take long to come up with just the right name: Sass.“That’s kind of... more »
A Second Chance: Business Moves to Waverly, Opens Doors
Waverly, OH - In October 2013, Peggy Kuhn opened her business, Thelma & Louise’s Primitive Shop, near Zahn’s Corner. After five months, Kuhn had planned to close the business, due to a location that kept... more »
Gretna Woman Opens Unique Specialty Store in Downtown
Gretna, NE - The Cottage…On The Red Brick Road is more than just a metaphor for one Gretna woman and her 10 friends.It’s a dream of Kim Gazada-Davis’ that is coming to fruition with her... more »
New Shop Continues Owners’ Long Toy Story
Newport Beach, CA - A tangle of deep green ivy surrounded the round anchor sign as if Toys Ahoy had been there for years, tucked among the high-end boutiques in Newport Beach's Westcliff Court.And indeed,... more »
The National Chef to Open Chocolate Shop in Five Points
Athens, GA - A new chocolate shop opening in the Five Points neighborhood will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the sweet treat is produced.The National chef Peter Dale and brother Nick Dale plan to... more »
Cross-stitch and Embroidery Shop New to OTR
Cincinnati, OH - The Hoop & Needle, a cross-stitch and embroidery shop, had its grand opening during Over-the-Rhine’s Second Sunday in June.The 750-square-foot shop boasts cross-stitch and embroidery supplies, including modern and edgy patterns, kits... more »
Three NY Now Exhibitors Receive Summer 2014 Eco-Choice Awards
WHITE PLAINS, NY - Two Canadian companies and one Brooklyn-based companies – Anointment Natural Skin Care, dconstruct Jewelry and Circa Asia – are winners of the 10th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards for Most Sellable, Most... more »
Significantly Expanded Exhibitor Roster, Quality Retail Traffic Headline Second Edition of Windy City Gift Show
More than 20% larger than its January 2014 debut edition at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, the July 26-29, 2014 Windy City Gift Show exhibitor roster reflected the significant increase in... more »
Rare Device Opens Second Shop in Noe Valley
San Francisco, CA - Nestled between Noe Valley Bakery and Chocolate Covered in Noe Valley's bustling 24th Street shopping district, design and gift boutique Rare Device's second location (which opened in July) has the same... more »
