retailer profiles

Never Forget

September 11, 2001, is a day most of us can recall in detail, and on each anniversary of that attack we honor all those that lost a life or suffered from those tragic events. The... more »

Honor & Preservation

Situated on Spring Street in the SoHo district, New York City Fire Museum welcomes over 40,000 visitors per year. This renovated 1904 firehouse is a cultural destination that carries a variety of firefighting artifacts, dating... more »

Zazu Gifts

Zazu Gifts is a well-known, established retailer in an affluent region close to Washington D.C. Owner Marilyn Park purchased the business, located in Ashburn, Virginia, in 2015. She and her 12 employees are dedicated to... more »

Share Your Story: Aquabun

A maker who creates original paintings, gifts, jewelry and more. Liana Stadelmann, founder of Aquabun, is a watercolor artist who specializes in original fantasy animal paintings. Stadelmann has been drawing since she was three years... more »

Better and Company offers gifts and support for cancer fighters

This maker and retailer supports cancer fighters, caregivers and survivors with its products. Jessica Walker founded Better and Company, an online maker and retailer, in 2018 after her husband received a cancer diagnosis. "I noticed there were... more »

Connecting

Greeting cards, journaling and snail mail in general have become very important in the past year, as individuals reach out to others and themselves in meaningful ways. Creative designs and sentimental and even humorous sentiments... more »

Share Your Story: Zaria Cards

This greeting card company offers personalized handmade creations. Many makers and retailers face similar challenges, but can learn from one another. We encourage you to Share Your Story so we may in turn share it with... more »

Share Your Story: Manor Paper Co.

A woman-owned business that has a goal to bring people joy! With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent... more »