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May 19, 2009
Cyan Design Makes Americasmart Home Debut This July

Atlanta, GA—The momentum of AmericasMart's HOME expansion continues with the debut of Cyan Design, poised to unveil its new Atlanta showroom this July. A renowned industry resource for unique decorative home accents, Cyan Design will... more »

May 18, 2009
New York bookstore offers personalized service for travelers

New York — What kind of dreamer opens a bookstore in a recession, gives it a nostalgic name that means nothing to most people under 40, and stocks it with travel guides and obscure foreign... more »

May 18, 2009
Friends open Freckled Frog

Buying clothes for kids is like playing catch-up.A new-bought item is worn once. Then there's the inevitable growth spurt. The new becomes obsolete. And it's back to the store.Whether you are a parent or a... more »

May 18, 2009
Hakes Appointed AMC, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer in Senior Leadership Team Expansion

Atlanta, GA - William Hakes, Ph.D., has been appointed to the newly established position of chief marketing officer at AMC, Inc., leading all marketing initiatives, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating... more »

May 18, 2009
Twitter Proves Its Worth as a Killer App for Local Businesses

New York -- All those brands trying to figure the ROI of Twitter? They might do well to follow the lead of the local pizza joint.Naked Pizza, a New Orleans healthful-pizza shop that's hoping to... more »

May 17, 2009
Picture-frame maker hopes to revive landmark Gloucester country store

The first time John Warren walked into the old Pointer Brothers store in the Guinea section of Gloucester, he felt like he'd stumbled into something special.Though the original sales and display area on the first... more »

May 17, 2009
Small businesses caught in a financial meltdown squeeze

Portsmouth — Ken and Deborah Smith were caught in a classic business squeeze — they needed to expand their Maine-ly New Hampshire retail shop in downtown Portsmouth but the economic downturn last fall made credit... more »

May 15, 2009
Nonprofit opens Farmingdale store to train disabled

Carolann Lyons eagerly pointed out some of the choice items displayed prominently on shelves and tables, meticulously straightening handbags and glasses as cameras followed her about the store. She took a moment to tell Nassau... more »

May 15, 2009
Accent on Design Celebrates 25th Year with New Exhibitors

White Plains, NY - Companies from Europe and five different U.S. states will debut at the summer 2009 Accent on Design®, bringing a fresh infusion of home and office accessories to the 25th anniversary edition... more »

May 15, 2009
cinda b Collection Accessorizes Jillian Harris on ABC’s The Bachelorette

Atlanta, GA – cinda b, maker of contemporary quilted handbags and totes, travel bags and accessories, is pleased to announce that the collection was chosen to be featured as a fashionable accessory adorning this season's... more »

May 14, 2009
Tea parlor with a twist is welcome ‘estrogen zone’ in Beaverton

Claire Seidler has established a unique haven for women in the heart of downtown Beaverton.You might even call it a treasure.Tea Thyme & Lavender is a quaint tea parlor with an old-world twist located at... more »

May 14, 2009
Shop at Jake for less

Since the Esquire movie theater on Oak Street closed down a few years ago, there hasn't been much reason for me to visit the Gold Coast area. I never enjoyed being taunted by the smug... more »