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PMI Announces New License For ‘Goodnight Moon’ Baby Gifts and Decor
The classic and beloved children’s book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd has inspired a beautiful collection of gifts and nursery décor by Precious Moments, Inc. This new license adds... more »
NY NOW Extends Resources for Buyers with New Co-Location
NY NOW™ The Market for Home + Lifestyle will extend its range of resources for retailers with the launch of a new co-located event, IMPULSE at NY NOW, beginning in August 2014. Presented alongside NY... more »
Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats
Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »
The Man With the Sweet Tooth: Carden Street Business Owner Opens New Guelph Candy Store
Guelph, ON - Bryan Munn may have the hardest job in the world.Each day, he stands amid a cornucopia of candies, buckets of ice cream, trays of truffles and display cases stocked with French pastries.For... more »
Upcycling and Refurbished Decor Come to Forest Grove Through Linda’s Re-Creations and Funky Finds Decor
Forest Grove, OR - Walk into the new home decor and accessories store on Pacific Avenue, and the first thing you might notice is a wall of color.Debi Cisneros' Funky Finds Decor items pop against... more »
Strategies: Shop Local, Small as You Celebrate, Travel
Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff of the summer season.After a winter with a polar vortex or two, a blizzard or three, and massive ice and snow storms, people throughout the country are ready to... more »
Style Maven: B Boutique is a Shop That Says ‘Thank You’
Brookston, IN - On Monday afternoon, Kim Vestal finally got the opportunity she was looking for — a chance to shop at B Boutique in Brookston.The small shop caught her attention as she'd drive by... more »
Seaside Country Store: The Most Unusual Store on The Shore
Ocean City, MD - Visitors heading to the Eastern Shore looking for souvenirs and beach house decor might try stopping at a place that's just outside Ocean City."People that visit Ocean City don't even realize... more »
On the Job: Gift Shop Operator
North East, MD - How did you get your start? I had always wanted to open a shop. When I talked to Kathy we both wanted a shop that would be embellishments for your home.... more »
The Store Next Door Offers Western-Style Gifts
Emporia, KS - Ernie Tafoya, longtime owner of Balloons by Ernie, is reinventing his business after helium prices let the air out of his balloon shop. After years of creating balloon arches and bouquets for... more »
Allison’s Card Shop Here To Stay
Milford, DE - Kathy Reisinger and her daughter Dana Saxon of Allison’s Cards Shop in the Milford Plaza are excited to be reopening their doors this spring. Owning the business for 18 years, it was... more »
Something to Bark About: Four Your Paws Only is Turning 20
Conway, NH - Four Your Paws Only is turning 20 and owners Kathy and Brian Ahearn have quite a celebration planned for the community this Saturday, Memorial Day weekend. Their 20th anniversary celebration will feature... more »
