retailer profiles

New gift shop focuses on quality, local and monastery-made goods

For a long time, customers at Loome Theological Booksellers in Stillwater have asked if the store might consider selling religious gifts in addition to the more than 250,000 books that already line the store's shelves.And... more »

Pitman store is all wrapped up in new business venture

Love the holidays but hate wrapping gifts?A new business has the answer to every non-wrappers' prayers.And That's A Wrap, located at 3 Second Ave. in Pitman, will beautifully wrap any size and shaped package, according... more »

Gift shop fills a hole on Norwell

Heading to a house party and need a last-minute gift or looking for a holiday card for that someone special?If so, Jessica Flynn, the owner of The Gift Shoppe in Norwell Center, says she has... more »

Talking Business: Tea Parlour opens at Longview gift shop

"Take a few quiet moments just for you — sit back, relax & enjoy." Those words on the fireplace at Linda Beer's Victorian shop in Longview are words she hopes customers take to heart."That's what... more »

County historical society opens gift shop

The Historical Society of Schuylkill County is hoping to attract not only historians and genealogists to its headquarters, but also holiday shoppers.The halls at 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, which celebrate the county's past, now... more »

Lenox gift shop targets North St.

Pittsfield -- A Lenox gift shop is the latest business outside of Pittsfield wanting in on the action of the city's downtown revitalization.The owners of the Lenox Old Country Store have temporarily opened "Emporium" at... more »

Former Vanilla Bean has new owner

The former Vanilla Bean bakery in Latham, N.Y., is expected to get a new life as a gift shop for collectible dolls, figurines and artwork.John Avakian, owner of Maggie's Gift Shop, a long-standing business in... more »

Tea and Magnolias Offers Unique Southern Charm

While stepping into Tea and Magnolias, one feels like they are being welcomed into a charming southern setting. Susan Ponville has brought her memories of growing up in Tupelo, Miss. together to create this unique... more »