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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 »
Custom shirts make a nice niche for sports store
Brookfield, WI - If you're looking for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, Brian Benecky has you - and them - covered.As owner of Fan Appreciation at Brookfield Square, Benecky has carved out a niche... more »
A hidden retail treasure in St. Paul if shoppers are willing to hunt it down
St. Paul, MN - Operating a boutique on a busy corner is difficult enough, but down an alley, without any street visibility? That's retail suicide. Or European.Allee Metro Chic opens today in an old caretaker's... more »
