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Shop Offers More Than The Same Old Same Old
Copperas Cove, TX – No dust clings to the collectables and valuables filling Rich’s Antiques and Shabby Chic’s shop floor. Instead, the building is filled with smiling employees, pleasant smells and spotless items tattered only by age.
Located on North First Street in Copperas Cove, Rich’s Antiques and Shabby Chic has provided a different take on the traditional antiques and gift shop since 2009.
“We’re pretty eclectic here,” said shop assistant Liz Fobert. “We stock a lot of different items from prim, antiques, vintage, even up into the more modern.”
Fetch & Friskers Bakery Opens Its Second Bow-tique
Boerne, TX – Fetch & Friskers Barkery and Bow-tique is opening its second store in the San Antonio area.
Its newest store will be located at 701 S. Main Street in Boerne — just Northwest of San Antonio.
The second site is not too far from Fetch & Friskers’ inaugural store at 24200 I-10 West in Leon Springs. That facility opened in December 2011.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive and Well at Old Town Bluffton’s May River Toys
Bluffton, SC – After having a baby and finishing her MBA, Jaja Epps was ready to start her own business.
“My husband and I, we were looking for something to do that I could actually have the baby,” Epps said. “I didn”t want to go back to work full time, but I wanted to do something that I could have her at work but still be able to take care of the baby more often than just a regular job.”
The Bluffton resident and her husband, Christopher, saw a “For Rent” sign on Calhoun Street and jumped on the opportunity.
Family Sweetens City by Adding Taffy & Fudge Factory
Southport, NC – People who have visited beach towns along the Atlantic coast may have noticed one thing most of them had that Southport did not – a taffy and fudge factory. Mark and Diane Salyer noticed it right away when they moved down here 10 years ago. And they decided to do something about it.
Mark had often visited the Jersey shore when he was a bachelor, and he spent the summers with his family at various communities along the Carolina coast. Everyplace he could remember had a taffy shop.
American-Made Boutique Coming to Rye Ridge
Port Chester, NY – The Rye Ridge Shopping Center will soon have the first premium all American-made boutique in Westchseter County.
Domestic Dry Goods is a concept created by Erin Hinchey, who is also the leasing agent for the shopping center, they announced in a release this week.
“I had been looking for the ‘right’ home and gift store for some time,” Hinchey said. “I had such a precise idea of what I wanted – I decided to do it myself.
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Gourmet du Village Wins GOLD at the sofi Awards
The Specialty Food Association has awarded Gold to Gourmet du Village’s Parmesan & Artichoke Dip Mix as the best in the Appetizer, Antipasto, Salsa or Dip category, this at a special reception held July 1st at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.
The sofi™ Awards recognize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 30 categories and are a coveted industry honor.
“After 30 years in the specialty food industry, this is a great recognition”, said Mike Tott, president of Gourmet du Village.
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Summer Fancy Food Show Breaks Records
The 59th Summer Fancy Food Show broke records in exhibit space and attendance. At the end of the show, North America’s largest trade event for the specialty food industry, there was another record when exhibitors donated the most food ever to City Harvest, the show’s longtime charity of choice.
The show took place June 30 – July 2, 2013, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. The sold-out exhibit halls drew 24,100 buyers from top names in retailing and restaurants from the U.S.
Insight Expert, Pam Danziger, Headlines 2013 GHTA Conference
The Gift and Home Trade Association, the industry’s leading non-profit trade association, is pleased to announce one of its keynote speakers for the 11th Annual GHTA Conference, held in San Diego, California, October 2-5, 2013. Pam Danziger, an internationally recognized expert specializing in consumer insights, will take the stage on October 3. She will discuss the results of a July/August 2013 survey to thousands of independent retailers identifying business trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Big Changes at Robert H Ham: Name Change to Firefly Store Solutions Reflects Company’s Modern, Innovative Approach
Robert H. Ham, the retail industry’s leading provider of store fixtures and display items, announced today that the company has changed its name and brand to Firefly Store Solutions. For over 60 years Robert H.
Schmutzerland at NY NOW Pier 94 Booth Number 13037, August 17 – 20, 2013 with Ready Set Go Consulting Group
Schmutzerland has officially announced that it will be sharing space with Ready Set Go Consulting at NY Now, the market for Home and Lifestyle(formerly the NYIGF). They will be located in the New York”s Newest section on Pier 94 booth number 13037.
The Bakers Dozen Sale with free shipping will also be in effect. The offer works like this, buy 12 pieces in one setting pick the next one free. It doesn”t matter how many designs you pick, as long as they are the same settings.
Brandwise Partners With Leftbank Art
Trailblazing technology solutions provider Brandwise announced today that premier canvas art manufacturer Leftbank Art Company has begun using the majority of Brandwise’s full studio of product and service solutions, and has become Brandwise’s newest customer in the fine art market.
“We are delighted to extend further into this category of home furnishings with Leftbank, a recognized leader in the wall art industry,” commented Todd Litzman, president of Brandwise.
New Gift Store Welcomed by Newtown Community
Newtown, CT – Despite the uneven state of the economy, Queen Street Gifts & Treats has seen success since its debut in November.
“We are progressing beautifully,” said co-owner Mary Wilson. “People are finding us and are discovering that we are a place where they come in and are pleasantly surprised with what they find.”
Offering a vast array of items — from cooking utensils to greeting cards, craft soaps and jams, to locally crafted jewelry — there”s usually something new.
Tarot Reading is Gift Shop’s Trump Card in Improving its Fortunes
Clacton, UK – IN an admittedly difficult time for shops it is important everyone finds their niche.
So when Andrea Stain launched her Clacton gift shop she was keen to capitalise on the fact there was nothing else like it at the time.
With a range of affordable gifts she was soon bringing in regulars to her shop, which she called Higgledy Piggledy, which is based in a shop that had previously stood empty for two years.
Grand Opening of Argo Pharmacy and Gifts
Argo, AL – Argo Pharmacy and Gifts opened July 8. This new store found on Highway 11, brings pharmacy, gifts and coffee together for the best possible customer experience.
The decision to create Argo Pharmacy and Gifts came from Johnny Cleveland. Cleveland graduated from Auburn University and owns a pharmacy in Locust Fork, Alabama.
Cleveland had been looking for a location to open a new pharmacy in Argo when he found Sheila Lunsford. Lunsford is the former owner of “Peacocks in the Parlor,” an Argo gift store that closed in December 2012.
Moments in Time: What’s in Store at the Mission
San Juan Capistrano, CA – In 1919, Father St. John O’Sullivan opened up a ticket booth and gift shop at the front of the Mission to help raise money for a restoration project. Now, 94 years later, the historic Mission has come full circle to realize Fr. O’Sullivan’s dream.
The new gatehouse opened in March and incorporates the ticket booth of Fr. O’Sullivan’s time.
Coastal Culture Alive at Da Swamp Shack in Kiln
Kiln, MS – What could be better than shopping local while waiting for a table on a busy day or evening at your favorite restaurant?
Dianne Hennessy opened Da Swamp Shack in October. It is a gift shop selling Southern novelty items, candles, jewelry and local art next to her steak and seafood restaurant, Dempsey”s, on Kiln-DeLisle Road.
“I opened the shop so locals and tourists who are waiting for a table can shop while they wait,” Hennessy said.
Soy Candle Company Carves Out a Niche in Local Specialty Market
Bunnell, FL – Liz Borges never really thought about opening her own soy candle store. But after selling the natural product for several years, and with a gentle push from her husband, Rui, the couple jumped into the business with both feet.
The store, Chateau Delights, was opened in December at 2530 N. State Street in the Sebastian Plaza, Bunnell. Since then, the business has taken off beyond Borges” expectations.
“I never thought I”d be here,” she said. “We were playing around one day with wax and (Rui) decided I should start making candles.”
New Helena Store Offers Gourmet Oils, Vinegars, Spices
Helena, MT – The owner of newly opened Just Tapped, offering all natural gourmet infused olive oils, vinegars, spice mixes, rubs, dips and other culinary delights, said business went from good to steady in the first month. The small shop at 2201 N. Montana Ave. greets customers with wafts of spices and vinegars and promises samples of anything on the shelf that sparks curiosity.
Small tapped barrels of infused olive oil sold by the milliliter line a wall in the store.
Uniquely Crafted Gifts Available
St. Clairsville, OH – Kim”s Country Collection, located at 64800 Warnock – St. Clairsville Rd. Ohio 9 South, officially opened on May 15.
Kim Delloma”s love for crafting was the reason and what inspired her to open her shop.
“My husband and I always liked doing crafts,” said Delloma. “I have worked at a dentist”s office for the last 30 years, I wanted to do something different with the rest of my life so we decided to open (Kim”s Country Collection).”