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Ten Years and Zinnia’s is Still Going Strong
Whether it's for an obscure occasion or to show someone how truly special they are, Zinnia's Home and Garden has something for even the pickiest recipient.From purse hooks to chenille baby swaddle blankets, Zinnia's is... more »
The Father Of The Mother Road
Angel Delgadillo is sitting on a bench outside his Route 66 gift shop while a gaggle of Japanese tourists crowd round fussing and taking pictures. 'Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheeeeeese,' he says as they sit,... more »
Eco-Friendly Hammocks In Pawleys Island
PAWLEYS ISLAND- With Father's Day right around the corner, many of you are on the hunt for the perfect gift for dad. Consider giving green. The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island weaves eco-friendly hammocks.For... more »
Shoptalk To Take Place At 7 W New York®
(New York, NY-) On Thursday, May 12th, A.R.E. (the Association for Retail Environments) will hold a Shoptalk at 7 W New York. The after hours event, "Stores That Inspire," offers a visual world tour of... more »
Shop Owners Raise Funds For Causes At Charity Boutique Day
When Kim Putens was a few years into launching her Bellacara cosmetics boutique in Old Town Alexandria 11 years ago, a young, cheerful, blond patron approached her with a unique request: She asked to work... more »
New London Specialty Store Pinc! Exploits A Fast-Growing Niche
The tiny, one-room store is stuffed with handmade and vintage treats: throw pillows that feature New London and Mystic landmarks, homemade soaps, colored ribbon scarves, a French side table. You'll pay $50 for that pillow,... more »
New Main Street Gift Shop In Downtown Ann Arbor Reflects Owners’ Love Of The Himalayas
Though we have plenty of lovely rolling hills, "Tree Town" is pretty flat on a word scale. But that doesn't stop Ann Arbor residents from being interested in mountain climbing or Himalayan culture, says Heather... more »
Five Things You Need To Know Today
In the last week, I've met a variety of interesting people who own specialty shops in town:1. Noonie Lewis owns Memories "N" More, 204 High Street. She rents space in the store to vendors who... more »
Coast Souvenirs Range From Typical To Bizarre
BILOXI -- Thousands of tourists are in South Mississippi this Memorial Day holiday weekend and many of them are shopping for souvenirs. They find T-shirts and collectible spoons at the beach souvenir shops and also... more »
Sweet Success Follows Owner Of Painted Cookie
"I used to bake cookies for the kids," Panter said. "Then my best friend's husband, who is a chiropractor, asked me to make cookies for referral gifts for his clients."Panter, who lived in Olive Branch,... more »
Schmidt’s Jewelry And Gifts Celebrates 90 Years Of Business
It's not uncommon for businesses to come and go, but some last decades.One Wisconsin Rapids retailer is celebrating almost a century of doing business in the community."It's the longest-(standing) retail business, as far as I... more »
SnapRetail Named To Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Brilliant Companies”
Pittsburgh, PA – SnapRetail, a company that makes it easy for retailers to use email, Facebook and Twitter to market products and drive increased sales, has been named by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of its... more »
