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The Little Gift Shop That Could
Novato, CA - Retailers often talk about creating an “in-store experience,” a mood they set by playing music, offering chairs and selecting certain items to display.It’s something we’ve come to expect at stores like Macy’s,... more »
Molly’s Rude Awakening Leads to Fresh Start
Black River Falls, WI - Five years after its owner took over a closed little log cabin coffee hut, Molly’s Rude Awakening has grown to an espresso and specialty coffee shop, funky gift shop and... more »
Independent Stores Find Ways to Compete With Big Boxes
Gloversville, NY - Since it was created in the 1960s, the Route 30A arterial passing through Gloversville and Johnstown has been a double-edged sword for the local retail economy. Most say it has cut in... more »
TaSA Trading Company Offers Furniture, Gifts, Art and More
Granby, CT - The TaSA Trading Company, which opened July 10 in the Granby Commons Shopping Center, 518 Salmon Brook Street, is the fulfillment of a dream for owner Andrea Siana. The store offers an... more »
Trading Post Celebrates 10 Years of Selling Natchez
Natchez, MS - You get more than just a Southern trinket or jar of jelly when you walk in the Old South Trading Post; owner Jonathan Wood makes sure of that.For 10 years, Wood has... more »
Razzleberry’s Picked for Small Business Counts Cash Mob on Wednesday
Oak Ridge, TN - ORNL Federal Credit Union has picked Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen for its second Small Business Counts “cash mob.”Razzleberry’s was originally a small ice cream parlor, and it is owned... more »
Five Best New Product Awards Presented at Summer 2013 New York Home Textiles Market Week
Five companies participating in Home Textiles Market Week® in New York City were named recipients of Home Textiles Best New Product Awards today, with Couture Dreams receiving the “Best of Market” award for its Chichi... more »
Four Gourmet Housewares Best New Product Awards Presented at NY NOW
Four companies were named Gourmet Housewares Best New Product Award recipients today in connection with the summer 2013 debut of NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), which runs Saturday, August 17,... more »
Six Personal Care & Wellness Best New Product Awards Presented to NY NOW Exhibitors
Six companies were named Personal Care + Wellness Best New Product Award recipients today in connection with the summer 2013 debut of NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), which runs Saturday,... more »
Rag & Bone Bindery Announces Same-Sex Parents Themed Baby’s First Books
Rag & Bone Bindery is pleased to announce the addition of two new versions of its popular Baby’s First Book. The bindery prides itself on its role in helping families to preserve special moments and... more »
Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Launches Cash Mob
Dearborn, MI - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its first cash mob event on Aug. 20.On the 20th of every month, the chamber will select one business to "mob." At a predetermined... more »
Apple Valley Center Opens New Gift Shop
Ayer, MA - The lobby of the Apple Valley Center has a new addition this week, a gift shop run by volunteer residents in an effort to generate some profit and give the residents something... more »
