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Why Holiday Shoppers Are Thinking Local
Economic concerns linger, but mom-and-pop retailers say they finally have some cheer for this holiday shopping season. Nearly half are more optimistic about holiday sales than last year, according to a new survey of 792... more »
Ridley Park’s Primitive Place Features Unique Gifts and Holiday Decor
Ridley Park, PA - For those who are having a little trouble getting into the holiday spirit, one step inside the Primitive Place and Country Store in Ridley Park will have everyone singing carols and... more »
Do Your Black Friday Shopping at Cosley Zoo!
Wheaton, IL - This year, try holiday shopping at your local Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo: Cosley Zoo! The Wild Side gift shop is always stocked with fun toys, captivating ornaments and... more »
Small Business Saturday Set for November 26
Naperville, IL - Right in the midst of towns across the country are business districts of hometown shops and services. Some see them as the backbone of America. And in order to celebrate these institutions,... more »
Local Shops Excited About Small Business Saturday
Sioux City, IA - Instead of Black Friday, local businesses are hoping you're going to come and enjoy Shop Local Saturday. It's all in the efforts to return that holiday revenue here to local businesses.Black... more »
Eclectic Selection at New Hopewell Store
Hopewell, NJ - From pricey chrome piggy banks to recycled wallets and journals, if owner Melissa Cookman loves something, it will soon be in a store she calls twine. Although some of the things she... more »
Gamewright’s Newest Games Garner Over 30 Top Awards
Gamewright, a leading family game manufacturer based in Newton, Massachusetts, is wrapping up the year on a high note. The manufacturer recently earned 39 awards for all eight of its 2011 introductions. Highest honors include... more »
CT Business Marks 20 Years With Mix of Tradition and Trends
When Bob La Perla opened his fine jewelry boutique in West Hartford 20 years ago, his main mode of marketing was an advertisement in the newspaper. Since then, he's maintained a modern approach to making... more »
Flower Shop to Open on Railroad Avenue
Hamilton, MA - A flower and gift shop plans to open up in one of the only vacant retail spaces in downtown Hamilton.The Singing Flower plans to open on Dec. 8 for the Christmas in... more »
New Store Offers Parisian Feel
Fergus Falls, MN - "I think to myself, 'If Coco Chanel was shopping here, what would she buy?'"That's the governing philosophy behind Lucy Roberts' new store, Chateau D'Amour, a Parisian-themed gift shop at 35726 County... more »
2011 Holiday Seal of Approval Winners Announced
The National Parenting Center has released its 21st annual Holiday Seal of Approval report. The final report of 2011 follows two months of consumer testing by parents and children at The National Parenting Center's test... more »
Say Hello to the New Arrival: Quicksmart the Aussie Juvenile Giant is Here
Moms and dads can rejoice with the U.S. debut of QuickSmart, a clever range of products that do away with the trouble of setting up bulky and complex child equipment. With youngsters spending much of... more »
