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What's trending in Gift Shop's #modernretailer community online and on social media Here are a few of our current faves on Instagram. Add them to your feed for design, style and retail inspiration. Teramasu Handmade... more »

Candle Store Fires up Again in Uptown Park Ridge

Park Ridge, IL - In Park Ridge's tiniest commercial storefront, four family members are continuing a tradition of candle sales while also adding their own creative flair.A.K.A., which stands for the initials of business partners... more »

Partners at Partners Have Grown with Business

Westport, MA - Thirty-three years after it opened, Partners Village Store in Westport has come a long way.Jan Hall, who co-owns the store with business partner Nancy Crosby, gives an abbreviated history of the shop... more »

Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Helping New Businesses Take Root in West Park Area of Cleveland

Cleveland, OH - Kamm's Corners Farmers Market is becoming just like the farms where many of its goods originate. The market has provided fertile soil for entrepreneurs to plant "idea seeds" and, when nourished by... more »

New Store has Lots of Cool ‘Junk’

Conway, AR - Sharon Kincade, formerly of Just T's N fame, has opened Funky Junk at 1012 Van Ronkle St. in downtown Conway.Kincade closed Just T's N some time ago because she was struggling with... more »