retailer profiles

Love of plants drove new business venture

Laughlintown -- Terry Coyne sowed the seeds for her new floral and gift shop while working as a nutrition researcher for 13 years at the University of Pittsburgh during the late '80s and 1990s.Amaryllis and... more »

Business venture starts with gift store in Hammond

Hammond — Karen Maravilla and Ray Garcia believe in the resurgence of downtown Hammond. It would be impossible to duplicate the history, but the couple nevertheless envisions a "new" popular, busy destination for visitors.To that... more »

Dressing up the station

Off Broadway in Fort Edward lies a reborn train station.For nearly 10 years, the station was all but abandoned — few train travelers wanted to make the trip from here, choosing to go to Saratoga... more »

Duck! Quacker Gift Shop opens store on S. Broadway

Rubber-duck seller The Quacker Gift Shop of Englewood has opened its first retail store at 3440 S. Broadway.Owners Jennifer Brown and Steve Kudron plan to hold an official grand opening for the store on Sept.... more »

The Pied Piper’s coming

I just can't sit still, I like to stay busy," said Joyce Gaddis as she walked through her gift shop, The Pied Piper, in Corbin.Every what-not is meticulously placed, every necklace carefully hung. Ceramic sculptures... more »

Sammy’s sets up Williamsville shop

Sammy's Famous Gift Baskets has a new storefront.Not only did the company open its first storefront in several years, it's being done by members of the founding family, the Ceraulos.Sammy's has leased 4,000 square feet... more »

Trio open shop in one building

Three longtime local businesses are sprouting new growth under one roof.The Centre South shopping center on Silver Bluff Road has taken on a new look as two longtime businesses converge under one roof with the... more »

Sisters’ Northside shop is bright and welcoming

Enter Twisted Sisters Gift and Home Boutique on East 71st Street and you're greeted by three adorable poodles and their owners. With the shop's lime green and coral walls, delicious scents wafting throughout and happy-go-lucky... more »