retailer profiles

Boutique Owner Aims to be Downtown Elgin Favorite

Elgin, IL - Ever since Simple — a gift and home decor boutique in downtown Elgin — closed several years ago, Elda Sirridge has heard her friends say how they wanted it back.Sirridge and a... more »

Woman, Daughter Open Local Boutique

Fremont, NE - Jamie Yeager is bringing a taste of "urban cowgirl" to Fremont. She and her 13-year-old daughter, Cynthia, opened the Back Room Designs boutique at 410 E. First St. recently. "I try to... more »

Boutique Offers Items With a Vintage Look

Blissfield, MI - A chance trip to Blissfield to shop for antiques led to a whole new business opportunity for Amber Sears.Sears, whose new boutique, Modern Vintage, opened in early November at 106 S. Lane... more »

The Power of Flowers

Come on, get happy. If you're looking to do just that, flowers can fill the need—after all, there's a reason they were chosen to symbolize peace and love in the '60s. With mood-boosting powers and... more »

Unique Holiday Gifts at Brissonte

North Reading, MA - Brissonte, a chic boutique on Main Street, opened in September of 2010. The French-themed boutique offers a variety of unique and hand-made gift items.At Brissonte, you will find jewelry, cards, candles,... more »

Syracuse Gets a Taste of Ghana With a New Shop in the City’s Westcott Nation

Syracuse, NY - It's a new part of the Westcott Nation and it's all about fair trade. It's Bluetree Studios, a boutique parked at 558 Westcott St. in Syracuse. The theme: Artist-made products from Ghana,... more »

Putting Downtown Gift Shops on Map

Fort Wayne, IN - First, there was Black Friday.Next came Cyber Monday.Now it's time to get ready for Gift Shop Saturday, also known as Shop Local Saturday, Chauffeur Saturday and I-Am-Not-A-Sheep Saturday.In truth, it is... more »

Gift Store Moves to Annville

Annville, PA - Strip mall or quaint, downtown Annville? For Laurie Stewart, the decision was pretty simple.Stewart, owner of Stewart's Gift Peddler, recently moved her business from a space in the Cleona Square shopping center... more »