retailer profiles

Salty Not Sweet moves into Ohio City’s SoLo neighborhood

It was hard for Candra Squire to make the move. But she did it, and she's glad. After opening up her quirky alt-craft and gift shop Salty Not Sweet on Waterloo Road in the spring... more »

‘West End Girls’ gift shop conveys casual elegance

If you were a fan of British pop music in the late 1980s, you might remember the smash hit "West End Girls" by the Pet Shop Boys. Considered contemporary, the lyrics focused on class with... more »

American Living furniture store opens in Lafayette

Lafayette — Now, 3,000 square feet of unique and unusual home furnishings, custom upholstery and lighting are at the fingertips of Lafayette residents, as well as other home decorating enthusiasts in and around Sussex County.... more »

Vintage Garden: A Mom’s Lifelong Dream

An entrepreneurial spirit and interest in gift items and cut flowers has entrenched a busy Fairfield mother of three boys in one of the hottest retail complexes in town.Kathy Lee, owner of Vintage Garden in... more »

Creating Asian market is a mother-daughter effort

Grand Asia Market is a window to Asia and a cultural immersion for shoppers.Step inside at 4400 Potters Road in Stallings and you realize this isn't your typical grocery store. Red and gold lanterns and... more »

Pulp & Circumstance opens new combined store in Washington Lane

Local paper goods and gift shop Pulp & Circumstance has opened its doors in Washington Lane, Hamilton with a new look and feel.The new location, formerly home to North Rock Communications, has been completely renovated... more »

Shop blends coffee, books, gifts

Fenwick Island -- Behind the coffee bar at The Bookend Cafe isn't the only place visitors will find a unique blend.The new cafe, which opened in April, is one part coffee shop, one part used... more »

Blue Yonder gift store opens at airport

Owls Head — Air travelers and others in the area can now buy snacks, gifts, ornaments, jewelry and postcards at a new store at Knox County Regional Airport.Jane Newcomb of Owls Head opened Blue Yonder... more »