retailer profiles

Building their own Treehouse

Corpus Christi, TX - When the gift shop at the Art Center of Corpus Christi closed recently, seven local artists took it hard. They also took it as an opportunity to open a new gallery."We... more »

Pals & partners: Gift Chixx is their second career

Pinecrest, FL - Though Shelly Brodie was having a successful career as a CPA and Karen Sklawer was busy selling framed artwork to the hotel industry, the two longtime friends both had the itch to... more »

A hidden retail treasure in St. Paul if shoppers are willing to hunt it down

St. Paul, MN - Operating a boutique on a busy corner is difficult enough, but down an alley, without any street visibility? That's retail suicide. Or European.Allee Metro Chic opens today in an old caretaker's... more »

Business Owners Teaming Up in Tuscumbia

Tuscumbia, AL - Downtown Tuscumbia now has a unique shopping experience to check out!Fiddledee D! opened on Main Street in June, but it's not your typical retail store. It features six different businesses all in... more »

Afternoon plans Midtown Crossing store

Omaha, NE - When Marie Clifford was on a buying trip to New York last week, the owner of the Afternoon, a popular Omaha gift shop, let herself go a little."I ordered things I haven't... more »

Rhodadendron Opens On Harwood Court

Is a turnaround in site in Scarsdale Village? One retailer is betting on a recovery. Rhodadendron, a new apparel, jewelry and gift store has opened next to the Renaissance Bakery at 7 Harwood Court. Similar... more »

Home decor store opens in Pontiac

Pontiac, IL — Home Wishes, the latest shop to open on downtown Pontiac's square, brings a mix of unique furniture and home decor pieces — as well as a professional decoration consultant for hire. Owner... more »

Announcing the opening of Gaye’s Gallery of Gifts to the Cambridge Main Street community

Cambridge, IL - The letters that once spelled out Humphrey's Barber Shop on a store front windowpane in downtown Cambridge were recently removed to make way for a new business. For several decades, the address... more »