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Daughters Inspire New Washington Shop
Washington, NJ - There is something "new and different" in Downtown Washington. OliviaRae is now open. Located at 76 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57), the store is named for owner Jill Foster's two daughters, Olivia... more »
Marion Business Offers Something For All
Marion, MA - There are not many places where one can buy clothing, books, baby apparel and gifts, gourmet kitchenware and cutlery, soaps, candles, and Christmas supplies, and grab a bite to eat while enjoying... more »
Little Shop of Courage
St. Norbert, Manitoba - It all started with a booth at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market more than a decade ago, where Brenda Weiss first offered her original beaded pieces to the public. Her creations... more »
Cash Mobs a Great Way to Help Small Businesses
Knoxville, TN - One good thing that Tim Burchett has done as Knox County mayor is to institute cash mobs (crowds shopping at designated small businesses), not to be confused with flash mobs (choreographed dancing... more »
Canadian Poet’s Writing Now Offered on Inspirational Wall Plaques
Richard Lawrence Belford specializes in writing heartfelt sentiments which he illustrates with photography for a variety of purposes, from publications, memorial products and wall plaques. On his motivation to write Richard says: "We all have... more »
Ex-Supermarket Boss to Open Pebblez Toy and Sweet Shop in Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes, UK - A FORMER supermarket manager has abandoned the retail giants to set up his own family business in a prominent High Street spot.Rob Hall, 48, of Stevenson Place, Cleethorpes, has worked for some... more »
The Wedding Cottage Expands to Keep Customers Long-Term
Beaverton, OR - After 28 years of business, The Wedding Cottage was ready for change.In April, owner Petrel Farkas decided to expand her business from a wedding-related gift store to one that includes gifts for... more »
Grove Arcade Boutique Owner Wants Asheville’s Women to Sparkle
Asheville, NC - Denise Page's almost year-old accessories and decor store in the Grove Arcade, Vaquera, is all about bringing some Southwest sparkle to Asheville.But almost five decades ago, it was Asheville that sparked Page's... more »
Precious Moments, Inc. announces New Cobranded Elvis License
He was known as ‘The King of Rock ‘n Roll’ and it was easy to see from the start that Elvis Presley would take on the title of icon. Elvis starred in 33 successful films;... more »
New Sparrow Store Takes Flight
Orleans, MA - The Hot Chocolate Sparrow is always swirling with activity. There's often lines out the door, people chatting by the cream and sugar island as they wait for their latte, ogling the glass... more »
New Boutique Brings Unique Flair to Glen Head
Glen Cove, NY - Deborah Orgel-Gordon has wanted her own gift shop since she worked as a teenager in the jewelry store her mother managed.More than two decades later she sits behind the counter of... more »
NYIGF’s Baby & Child Relocates and Changes Date Pattern
To increase category synergy between related product divisions, Baby & Child at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will move to a new location – Hall 1D in New York City's Jacob K. Javits... more »
