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Carrollton-based Kelli’s Suppliers is a life line for hospital gift shops
Carrollton, TX – If there is a hospital gift shop in America that doesn't buy merchandise from Mike Cohen, he doesn't know about it.The 54-year-old owner of Kelli's Gift Shop Suppliers is the nation's largest... more »
Family opens stores in Hills
Hills, IA - A mom and her daughter are fulfilling longtime dreams with their recent business ventures here.Nancy Lackender opened Inspirations, a quilt and gift shop, at 120 E. Main St., while her daughter, Cassie... more »
Flossmoor to allow more sidewalk shopping
IL - It's a common summer sight on the streets of many communities.Racks of clothes, piles of books, household items, toys and anything else found inside stores are moved onto sidewalks outside the shops.Having merchandise... more »
Scandle, LLC Announces New Distribution Partnership in Southeast Asia
Dallas, TX - Scandle, LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the finest quality massage candles and complementary spa products, today announced a partnership with Anh Em Company as the exclusive distributor of Scandle® Massage... more »
Sales tax, retail sales show Victoria on an upswing
Victoria, TX - From purses to planters, boots to boats, Victoria boasts a variety of retail shops to cater to Crossroads residents. And it appears those residents are taking advantage of those offerings.As the national... more »
Eight New Designers Accepted into A+ at Accent on Design
White Plains, NY - Eight new designers – based in Canada, South Korea, England, New York City, Detroit and Murfreesboro, TN, and with a wide range of design backgrounds – have been accepted for "A+:... more »
Fuzzles™ from Douglas Company Now Come in All Sizes
Keene, NH — New Hampshire- based Douglas Company introduced the first Fuzzles™ at the New York Toy Fair in February. Now, the plush toy maker and lifestyle gift designer has created Fuzzles™ in three unique... more »
Chagrin Falls shops celebrate one-of-a-kind tastes
Chagrin Falls, Ohio -- There are some words that are practically synonymous with Chagrin Falls -- "charming," "bucolic" and "picturesque" being chief among them.And thanks to a burgeoning crop of retail shops that celebrate stylish... more »
Melrose gallery seeks to join city’s arts scene
Melrose, MA — After living in Melrose for the last nine years, Richard Cappiello — owner of the new Possessions Gallery on Main Street — believes Melrose is a community on the way up.With a... more »
Small bookstore survives tough economy, competition
Naperville, Iowa — Some might call it "the little engine that could." Others might just see it as an iconic symbol of Naperville. Or maybe it proves that the mom and pop shops really can survive... more »
Celebrating Independent Stores By Buying Local
Minneapolis, MN — Most people love a good deal while shopping, but also want to live in nice neighborhoods. Some small businesses in Minneapolis want you to know, they are good neighbors.From tablespoons to stainless steel... more »
New shops are opening in our thriving town
UK — Tourism and trade go hand-in-hand in Upton-upon-Severn.The town has a strong independent identity and an army of volunteers who work together to ensure that the annual festivals thrive and local business survives.Upton's Tourism and... more »

