retailer profiles

Exhibit A: The Museum Store

Haley Shapley Museum gift shops have a set of operating conditions all their own—constantly changing exhibits and inventory, finding just the right products to tie in with the museum's mission and even staffing challenges. Find... more »

Loans Launch Dreams For Small Businesses

Rhonda Groh is about to see her dream come true. She soon will open her own bakery — called The Bakery — at 1314 Washington St., Davenport, inside Johnny's General Store. But Groh says she... more »

On The Move: Fort Collins Couple To Launch Furniture, Gift store

A new shop featuring antiques, reproductions, modern and vintage furniture and gifts will open Saturday in Front Range Village.Nestled between Party City and Dress Barn, the 1,400-square-foot Feather Your Nest, is owned by Barbara and... more »

Big Retailers Report Robust Quarterly Profits

Fiscal fourth-quarter profit soared at many of the nation's largest retailers, although sales results were mixed.Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Macy's Inc. and Home Depot Inc. reported financial results on Tuesday that underscored the retailers' improvement at... more »

2 New Businesses Come To Marshall

Nippers Art Studio & Gift Store and SabreTech both have new locations in downtown Marshall.But that's where the similarity ends. The studio already had a downtown presence, while SabreTech owners are new to the area.The... more »

New ‘Bulk Food, Gift Store’ Opens Doors

In 1997, Larry Rudibaugh and his family opened a feed store on state Route 45. The building stood on a two-acre lot and offered animal feed, lawn and garden, and pet supplies.Through the years, the... more »

Young Business Owner Makes Presence In Downtown Ganado

It's not easy being young business owners, but Amanda Mamerow and her husband, Tim Mamerow, are doing it well.This month, the Mamerows are celebrating the inaugural anniversary of their Ganado-based store, The Sweetheart Boutique, a... more »

New Decor Shop Butter Home Proves That Good Things Come In Small Packages

Butter Home perches on the mezzanine level above Homegrown sandwiches in the rafters of the Melrose Market. Opened in early December 2010, this tiny, 366-square-foot home décor and gift store is a diminutive delight, filled... more »