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Newcomers Bring International and Green Resources to Three Home Textiles Market Week Venues
White Plains, NY – The summer 2009 Home Textiles Market Week® in New York will feature a fresh mix of international and domestic resources, as well as an influx of "green" and sustainable products, with... more »
Hickory Stick named among top 10 quilt shops
Hannibal, MO — Pat Waelder, owner of Hickory Stick Quilt & Gift Shop in Hannibal, said she was "shocked and surprised" when she learned her shop had been named one of the top 10 quilt... more »
Tribe uses native plants in spa products
Creosote bush, the fragrant, yellow-blossoming bush that covers Valley mountainsides, is a key ingredient in a new line of spa products developed by the Gila River Indian Community.Known to members of community by its Pima... more »
LittleMissMatched to open children’s retail store
New York — LittleMissMatched, the children's gift, apparel and home accessories company that grew from the idea of selling socks in odd numbers that don't match, is opening a store in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The... more »
Americasmart University—Strengthening Business Across the Industry—Exclusively Here
Atlanta, GA—AmericasMart University (AMU) takes center stage this July as the industry's premier educational program, offering buyers at the 2009 International Gift & Home Furnishings and Area Rug Markets a comprehensive schedule of renowned business... more »
Gourmet Housewares Show® Expects Innovative Companies From Around the World
White Plains, NY — The 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show® expects unique international first timers and varied sorts of US based exhibitors to take part in the August 8-10 Show in San Francisco. With new, smaller... more »
Warner’s Card and Gift Shop to celebrate silver anniversary
Portsmouth, NH — Happy birthday to you! Warner's Card and Gift Shop turns 25 years old July 15 and this venerable downtown store just keeps on going."My mother bought this store when we moved here... more »
Many retailers bullish on July 4 weekend
Despite the recession and a mostly rainy and cool June, area retailers' economic forecasts are not all doom and gloom.Nancy Kyle, president and CEO of the Retail Merchant's Association of New Hampshire, said sales are... more »
Pa. florist crafts pet-safe bouquets, gift baskets
Pittsburgh, PA—Everyone who walks through the door to Kerry S. Kennedy's shop is greeted by a dog named Lucy, because the florist is "pet friendly" in more ways than one. The 30-pound black and tan... more »
Wedding planners pair up to save on costs; Two entrepreneurs share space but run separate businesses in Chicago
Two years ago, two 20-something Chicagoans, Kara Underwood and Kirstin Martin, didn't know it, but they both were dreaming of the same thing. They each wanted to run their own company specializing in wedding planning.... more »
Holiday shopping will be early this year, Christmas tree e-retailer says
For Thomas Harman, whose BalsamHill.com retail site depends entirely on Christmas, the holiday shopping season is basically over by Dec. 10. And the shopping season for every retailer will be earlier this year than last... more »
What’s New, Now—Showrooms, Product Lines Debut at Americasmart this July
Atlanta, GA — AmericasMart's Building 1 Home product resources continue to grow with the addition of nine new exhibitors opening showrooms on Floors 11, 12 and 13 at the July Market. These showrooms will offer... more »
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