Must-stop locations south of the US-CA border

Shop U$A is a guide to select destinations close to the the Canadian/US border crossings of Blaine and Sumas.

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Shop U$A is useful guide for people crossing into the US that would like to be alerted to shopping opportunities and interesting US destinations.

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caravan gallery

619 S. First Street LaConner, WA • 360-466-4808

A global collection of unique jewelry, tribal art and cultural crafts

A BOUTIQUE FOR PET LOVERS

707 S. FIRST ST. LA CONNER, WA 360 399-1888 WWW.WAGSRAGS.COM

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Accessories to go…Tiered pods of themed accessories arranged by color so all items can work together to make each room in your house reflect your individual, coordinated good taste. Three different groupings feature options of art, vases, pillows, throws, silks, platters, sculpture, topiary, frames, clocks and lamps. IMAX Home provides accessories from twelve different countries around the globe, and is a leader in home and garden accessories. Tracys also has rugs, lamps and other decorative items throughout their beautiful showroom in Anacortes.

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1920 Commercial Ave. • ANACORTES800-223-8444 • 360-293-8444

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About Connie

At IMAX, we understand that our retailers need solution-based concepts and strategies to lure consumers into stores now. We also realize that no matter where we are in the economic cycle, consumers are more thoughtful about purchasing anything today.

We’ve teamed with retail design strategist Connie Post to create a new concept that will bring consumers into the stores by satisfying their need for small, fast and affordable decorating changes. Our goal in partnering with Connie is to supply you with traffic-building retail design concepts that enable you to update your floors without the need for tearing down walls or major capital investments.

ColorPOST with Connie:

• Incorporates a selection of products divided into appealing color stories, merchandised on flexible, movable display units. Each of the color stories has been chosen with an eye to what’s selling at retail…Right Now.

• Simplifies the buying process and mitigates consumers’ fears of making costly decorating mistakes. The collections are reinforced with marketing messages that promote the idea that the products were chosen and color-coordinated for them by a design expert.

• Drives business…Right Now. All of the products selected for the program are inventoried and available for next-day shipping.

IMAX provides home and garden accessories from 12 countries around the globe and is a leader in the home accessory industry. The corporate headquarters and 500,000 square foot distribution center encompasses 4 state-of-the-art fulfillment facilities and houses nearly 200 full-time employees. Additional sourcing, product development and showroom facilities in the USA, India and China truly make IMAX a global source. Dedicated design and product development teams strive for creativity, taste and fashion trends – layering styles, periods, textures, and regions of the world – to create a visually delightful and meaningful environment. I Buy. I Sell. IMAX.

Retail design strategist, trend expert, author and idea merchant Connie Post understands what excites consumers and makes cash registers ring. As the standard bearer of visual marketing in the home furnishings industry for nearly three decades, she is responsible for the look of more than 18 million square feet of retail and wholesale space around the globe. An in-demand speaker and columnist, Post is regularly sought for her expert commentary, and the empowering message she brings to consumers everywhere: “A Beautiful Room Will Change Your Life.”

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8130 Guide Meridian Rd,

Lynden, WA

(360) 354-8080

1733 H Street #100

Blaine, WA

(360) 332-5909Birch Bay - Lynden Rd.

E. Badger Rd.

E. Pole Rd.

W. Smith Rd.

Lakeway

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