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Birmingham Gift Shop Owner Stresses Fun, Value of Relationships

Birmingham, MI - There are many reasons why entrepreneurs might start a business —from being a lifelong dream for some to losing a job due to financial and budgetary constraints. Regarding the latter, meet Denise... more »

Lex & Cleo “Darling Gifts for Baby” Opens in Saratoga Marketplace

Saratoga Springs, NY - Finding a gift for a new baby in downtown Saratoga Springs has been a challenge for many shoppers, including Saratoga natives Elizabeth Straus and her daughter, Lucy Moran. Both veteran entrepreneurs... more »

Turning a Home into a Boutique

Meriden, CT - If The Gift Box boutique in South Meriden looks like someone’s home, that’s because it is. Until March, the first-floor gift shop had been Dorothy DiBenedetto’s living room and spare bedroom.“There’s something... more »

Sorella Boutique Perfect for Every Rebel Gift List

Oxford, MS - Whether you are looking for the perfect ballgame outfit for the Egg Bowl or Christmas gifts that are sure to make your friends and family smile, Sorella Boutique and Interiors has something... more »

Harmony Boutique Owner Expands Offerings at New Store in Time for Holiday Season

Cape May, NJ - Following her family’s footsteps led Carol Anne Futrell to open her first business.“My mother had her own business, and my grandmother had her own business,” she said. “I’d been looking to... more »

Personal Stories of Hope and Investment by Young Business Owners in Retail-rich Northampton

Northampton, MA - On the day Ben Glushein opened Port MA, his new Main Street clothing store, he received a small potted cactus. The cactus came from the home goods store Kestrel on Masonic Street,... more »

Sly Fox Brings ‘Fun and Funky’ to Downtown Tryon

Tryon, NC - A new boutique has slipped into downtown Tryon, N.C.The Sly Fox, which specializes in clothing, accessories and gifts, opened this fall on the north end of St. Luke’s Plaza on Trade Street.“We... more »

Gift Shop is a National Winner Again

Hinckley, UK - A Hinckley boutique has been crowned top of the shops after winning a national competition.Castle Street gift shop Marmalade Meringue has been named as the winner of a best shop window contest.The... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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