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Family offers furniture and more
Lafayette — American Living Home & Gift has just opened its doors in the Lafayette Center on Route 15. Joining the existing merchants: Dunkin' Donuts, Sew & Sew Bridal, Anabells Pizza, Cailey Jewlers, Fox Fire... more »
A Robust Line-Up of New Product Introductions Sets Tone for July’s California Gift Show
Los Angeles, CA – MMPI and California Gift Show® (CGS) announce a strong line-up of unique, on-trend products and collections debuting at Market this July. More than 10,000 lines from over 1,200 temporary exhibitors and... more »
Pulp & Circumstance opens new combined store in Washington Lane
Local paper goods and gift shop Pulp & Circumstance has opened its doors in Washington Lane, Hamilton with a new look and feel.The new location, formerly home to North Rock Communications, has been completely renovated... more »
Shop blends coffee, books, gifts
Fenwick Island -- Behind the coffee bar at The Bookend Cafe isn't the only place visitors will find a unique blend.The new cafe, which opened in April, is one part coffee shop, one part used... more »
Retailers Should See Strong Back-to-School Season
Even though the kids have barely gotten settled into the routine at summer camp, in retail land it's already getting to be that time of year again: back-to-school season.If you headed out to the mall... more »
Tourism in Virginia City begins to bounce back
Retailers in Virginia City hope the start of summer brings about an increase in business, which for many has plummeted in recent years.Many of the small gift and antiques shops in Virginia City live and... more »
Will County retail numbers spike
Unemployment numbers are sluggish. Home sales and prices are languishing.But one recently released statistic showed promise for the Will County economy. First quarter 2011 retail sales were up 9.88 percent compared to the first quarter... more »
Local pharmacy expands what it offers customers
Opelousas residents are accustomed to seeing Ken's Thrifty Way Pharmacy on Prudhomme Lane, where it has stood for 39 years.And while the pharmacy and gift shop will continue to occupy its same familiar location, Ken's... more »
Fair-trade focus: New shop features African baskets, international decor
Seven years ago, Irene Zuehlsdorff set out to start a "giving" business that would personally benefit those making the products she sells. It took some work, but the Kalispell woman eventually tapped into a women's... more »
Bright Starts Introduces Having A Ball
Atlanta, GA - Bright Starts™, the award-winning infant brand developed and distributed by Kids II Inc., has made a name for itself as innovators providing smart, safe and value-minded baby toys and gear. With the... more »
Blue Yonder gift store opens at airport
Owls Head — Air travelers and others in the area can now buy snacks, gifts, ornaments, jewelry and postcards at a new store at Knox County Regional Airport.Jane Newcomb of Owls Head opened Blue Yonder... more »
Mother opens cupcake bakery next door to daughter’s dog bakery
Fort Walton Beach, FL — Two bakeries now sit side-by-side with a lot in common, but their clientele are very different.Cupcakes by the Beach is the newest shop in downtown Fort Walton Beach. Owner Vanessa... more »
