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The gift shop is the last — and for some, the most fun — stop on any museum tour. And organizers of Strathmore's 21st annual Museum Shop Around have obliged those with that bent by... more »
Cartwheels offers unique papers and gifts
Louisville, KY - A young child occasionally greeting customers at the door isn't common at most gift stores. Neither is a lending library tucked among tabletop displays of stationery. Both are, however, part of the... more »
Bath shop emerges from ashes
Palm Springs, CA - Brenda Barnes is a firm believer that good things can come out of tragedy.Pampered Bath, dedicated to fine soaps and gifts, became an El Paseo "fixture" in 1985 when it opened... more »
New store openings keep Dallas area a major retail hub
Dallas, TX - This is the first year in some time when no new malls or major shopping centers have opened in North Texas, but shopping here is anything but stagnant.While the economic recovery inches... more »
Highland Park artists celebrate holidays with exhibit, gift shop
Highland Park, NJ - The Highland Park Artists Collective will celebrate the holiday season with two events at the Lotus Studios and the White Lotus Home, both located at 431 Raritan Ave.The events, The Light... more »
Gift Store The Shoppe Opens in Patchogue
Patchogue, NY - Shoppers got a jump start on holiday shopping at the recent opening of Patchogue's newest gift shop, The Shoppe.Owned by Dawn Wakiya, a designer at WH Design Studio, and her mother Sharon... more »
Tobinworld Opens New Gift Shop in Time for the Holidays
Glendale, CA - Tobinworld Treasures, a new Glendale retail emporium conceived and operated by Tobinworld, the pioneering nonprofit special needs school for emotionally disturbed, autistic and developmentally disabled youth, is having its grand opening Wednesday,... more »
Curious Chef Wins Award for 27 Piece Foundation Set
Oconomowoc, WI – Curious Chef®, the first complete kitchen utensil line designed specifically for children, has announced that they have been presented the "Top Fun" Award by the Tillywig Toy Awards for their 27 Piece... more »
Top Toy for 2010 Goes Game Busters for 2011
Oceanside, CA – "It's a Pillow, It's a Pet," it's a retailer's dream as parents and children everywhere clamor to be part of the My Pillow Pet™ craze. My Pillow Pets™ are super-soft plush creatures... more »
Shoppers getting jump start on holiday buying
Evansville, IN - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Tri-State. Many store owners hope if they start marking down items now you'll get into the buying spirit.Looking around State Street in... more »
Highland Park shops, restaurants tout eco-friendly “Green Wednesday” sales
Highland Park — In an effort to encourage people to shop locally and visit "green" or environmentally-conscious stores this holiday season, several borough businesses are launching a "Green Wednesday" marketing initiative."Green Wednesday" alludes to "Black... more »
‘No need to travel for your holiday gifts,’ chamber executive says
Carmi, Ill. — When it comes to this year's Christmas shopping, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Glenn Coleman suggests you park the car on Carmi's Main Street and shop your hometown first."There is no need... more »
