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April 20, 2009
Glass beads are works of beauty, whimsy and wonder

Dozens of unique, colorful glass beads shimmer in the sun's rays at Kimberley Adams' new Flat Rock business, Transformation Glass.A long pink bead with shiny sparkles and a blue design with white stars is especially... more »

April 20, 2009
‘Pride of New England’ West Gloucester gift shop makes its regional mark

Local business owner Pauline Bresnahan can officially be called the "Pride of New England."Bresnahan's business, Pauline's Gifts, has been designated one of the best gift shops in New England, after receiving the Boston Gift Show's... more »

April 19, 2009
Todd Carr’s works to be featured at local shop

Todd Carr became interested in woodworking when he was a child.His primary influences trace back to his grandfather, a contractor/woodworker, his own father who also worked with wood and a childhood trip to Biltmore, the... more »

April 18, 2009
American Greetings sells retail business

Card company American Greetings Corp. on Friday said it has agreed to sell its retail business and buy a wholesale business unit in a deal with privately held card company and retailer Schurman Fine Papers.American... more »

April 17, 2009
New Ecommerce Site Sells Earth-Friendly, Sustainable Products

Louisville, KY — Green products are typically associated with being pricey, but in many cases they're cheaper than their conventional counterparts in the long-run. Whether it's from using less water through use of a low-flow... more »

April 17, 2009
SerendipiTea debuts Biodegradable Single Serve T-Sachets

SerendipiTea, an artisanal NY-based operation established in 1995, is known for its wide assortment of Premium Loose Leaf Tea & Tisane, including an extensive variety of Organic & Fair Trade Certified, traditional & “creatively blended”... more »

April 16, 2009
Mall Titan Enters Chapter 11

Mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. sought bankruptcy protection early Thursday in one of the largest real-estate failures in U.S. history, capping a precarious, months-long effort to juggle the crushing $27 billion debt load it... more »

April 16, 2009
Mom seen taking a hit on Mother’s Day

Chicago, IL - The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.U.S. consumers will spend $123.89 on average on Mother's Day, down more... more »

April 16, 2009
NYIGF Creates Exciting New Synergies Between Trend and Design Resources

White Plains, NY — Exciting new synergies between on-trend and contemporary design resources will be created at the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) through the repositioning of the STUDIO™ division alongside Accent... more »

April 15, 2009
Expo for $12 Billion Cart and Kiosk Industry Set for Las Vegas

Hanover, MA – The Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo & Conference (SPREE) is all set to kick into high gear in Las Vegas on April 21. The three-day conference produced by Specialty Retail Report—the only magazine... more »

April 15, 2009
New gift shop opens in Henley

A new gift shop has opened in Henley.Temptation Gifts launched last week in the former Silvers menswear shop in Bell Street, which closed in February.The family owned business, which offers gifts ranging from teddy bears... more »

April 15, 2009
Niche retailers stay creative to keep local shops going

It's been a long, torturous end to the winter doldrums, and Beverly Bates is eager to see some fresh green. Money that is.On this warm, breezy Good Friday morning, the owner of Beverly's Fine Fashions... more »

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