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Shady Maple Celebrates 40th Anniversary
East Earl Township, PA - From its start as a small roadside stand to what it is today, the Shady Maple Farm Market sure has changed over the years.Now, the family-owned business, which has grown... more »
Big doings for LittleBits in Natick and Wellesley
Natick, MA - As big box stores prey on more and more independent businesses, neighborhood establishments may soon be classified as an endangered species, if they haven't been already.But some stores have not only survived... more »
Museum makes room in gift shop
Queens, NY - In an effort to boost business for local artists, the Queens Museum of Art is clearing a space in its gift shop for Queens-made goods.The Flushing museum is on the hunt for... more »
Building their own Treehouse
Corpus Christi, TX - When the gift shop at the Art Center of Corpus Christi closed recently, seven local artists took it hard. They also took it as an opportunity to open a new gallery."We... more »
Talking Business: Castle Rock grad opens flower and sweets shop in hometown
Castle Rock, WA - In a Castle Rock shop where ice cream and milk shakes were served more than 40 years ago, Penny Stanley is dishing up sweet concoctions once again.Stanley opened Blossoms and Sweets... more »
Pals & partners: Gift Chixx is their second career
Pinecrest, FL - Though Shelly Brodie was having a successful career as a CPA and Karen Sklawer was busy selling framed artwork to the hotel industry, the two longtime friends both had the itch to... more »
Swiss Colony hopes for sweet retail sales
Monroe, WI - It's been years since Swiss Colony's chalet-style stores and kiosks disappeared from shopping centers. The Monroe-based company isn't bringing them back, but it has launched an initiative to put some of its... more »
The Chicago Market Announces August 2010 Retailer of the Month
Chicago, IL - The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is proud to announce the August 2010 Retailer of the Month honoree. The ROTM program is designed to acknowledge exceptional retailers who are making a difference... more »
Armchair Quarterback Puts Fans in the Game!
Indianapolis, IN - Fundex Games re-launches the 80's classic, Armchair Quarterback, with a new version ready for gridiron couch captains in Fall 2010. As fans watch their favorite teams, they can interact with the games... more »
Planet Dog’s New Wood Chuck Throws the Distance…Naturally
Portland, ME - Planet Dog is excited to offer another innovative and eco-friendly way for people to enjoy playing with their canine companions. The new Wood Chuck is a beautiful, strong and sustainable ball-tosser that... more »
Mele & Co.’s New 20150 “Tessa” Baby Memories Keepsake Box
Utica, NY - Babies are a blessing and nothing is more precious. That's why Mele & Co. created the "Tessa" baby memories keepsake box, a happy harbor for all the tiny treasures that will be... more »
Make Your Garden Center Gift Central
Gifting is a tough category; it's one that really isn't right for every garden center.There are many out there that deal strictly in live goods and don't get into the chichi-froufrou products that can come... more »
