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March 25, 2009
Wrapsody Celebrates Opening of Second Store

Auburn, Alabama — Wrapsody, a "hometown" gift and home accessory boutique that is trendy, urban and oh-so chic, will be opening its second location at 112 North College Street in Auburn, Alabama (334-887-7447). Wrapsody of... more »

March 24, 2009
Gift shop owners get by in the slow economy

Scituate — They are carefully budgeting advertising dollars by e-mailing loyal customers. They are also supporting themselves with side activities, like selling wholesale products and doing alterations.Business is hardly booming at local gift and boutique... more »

March 24, 2009
Ala Moana’s “Shop a Le’a” Happening Now

Ala Moana Center's "Shop a Le'a" event will feature local shopping enthusiasts with dozens of events in fashion, health and beauty, active lifestyle, home décor, travel, and cuisine. Included as part of the event's lineup... more »

March 24, 2009
A shop with a mission

Belmont, MA - On a typical weekday afternoon, the staff members at Peppermint Place are learning how to operate a cash register, how to stock inventory and how to help customers — all important tasks... more »

March 24, 2009
Austerity Hasn’t Squelched Everyone’s Will to Purchase

Alexa Choi did something recently that most Americans are avoiding. She spent money. Lots of it.On Christmas Eve, Choi went to a BMW dealer in Fairfax County and bought a black 2009 sedan. Her mother's... more »

March 23, 2009
Up With Paper Unveils Pop-up Notepads

Mason, OH – Up With Paper, the world's leading marketer of innovative three dimensional greeting cards, announced that it will launch a new line of Pop-Up Notepads at the 2009 National Stationery Show in May.... more »

March 23, 2009
The Organic Cotton Joobles Collection Wins a 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award

Madison, WI — The Joobles have it all. They're cuddly, cute, affordable, eco-friendly and now they're Gold Seal Award winners. The Organic Cotton Joobles Collection recently won the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award,... more »

March 23, 2009
Blossom Bucket, Inc. signs Robin Davis

North Lawrence, Ohio — Blossom Bucket, Inc. licensing agreement with artist Robin Davis is a 'heavenly' collaboration, resulting in multiple collections, including Nature's Blessings® Angels.President Cindy Lowry finds the new partnership, "inspiring and refreshing. The... more »

March 23, 2009
7 W New York Enjoys Successful Home Fashions Market With 7 New Textile Showrooms

New York, NY – 7 W New York, the city's "finishing touch" resource for gift, tabletop, home textiles and decorative accessories, welcomed the addition of seven new permanent showrooms to its growing roster of tenants.... more »

March 22, 2009
Clinton Embroidery Shop Celebrates Opening

Clinton, NJ -- Expressive Stitches will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday on East Main Street.It sells gifts embroidered on the premises and covering occasions from the birth of a baby to a 50th anniversary.... more »

March 22, 2009
Group of artists steps in, remotely, to help Omro Gallery

Omro, Wisconsin – Some days Jill Hennes doesn't even make it into her shop with the art pieces that have begun arriving by mail from artists around the country. She sells them before she can... more »

March 22, 2009
Bravery in the face of recession

With consumers watching their spending, credit tougher to obtain and unemployment rising, this might seem an inopportune time to launch a small business.Some local entrepreneurs are thinking differently. They say they are mindful of the... more »