gift shops

Gift Shop takes a road trip to Laurel, Mississippi

Our editor is on the road this fall and winter and stopping at lots of small retailers along the way. The first stop is Laurel, Mississippi. Get an up-close look at the great display and... more »

Meet the Maker: nora fleming

Bringing joy to every table is the mission of the nora fleming company. Nora Napientek and her business partner and brother, Jon Neidlinger, have discovered the secret to growing a brand steadily and deliberately, all... more »

burton + BURTON’s Weaving Hope charity funds a Rwanda school

Burton + BURTON is pleased to share that the first school in Rwanda funded by its charity, Weaving Hope, has been completed. This charitable mission has been in progress for two years, from conception to... more »

burton + BURTON duo receives Lifetime Achievement Award by Georgia 4-H Foundation

Maxine and Bob Burton, founders of burton + BURTON, were honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Georgia 4-H Foundation. The Burtons’ ties to 4-H date back to their childhoods. Growing up, Maxine was... more »

Legal Corner: Trade Dress

What is Trade Dress? Trade dress is a form of intellectual property that is categorized under trademark law. Trade dress was originally defined as the way a product was packaged. Think of the little blue... more »

Meet the Maker: Honey House Naturals

Ruth Willis, founder of Honey House Naturals, opened her business after years of working with bees and selling honey at local markets. This 100 percent woman-owned (and about a 95 percent female staff) has grown... more »

NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy

After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The National Retail Federation (NRF) president and CEO Matthew Shay shared his... more »

#ShopFredericksburg: Whittingham

Whittingham opened 24 years ago and over the years owner Bob Whittingham moved locations but not the focus on providing excellent products and inspiration to customers. “Fredericksburg is considered America’s most historic city and works... more »