News
Miss Tami’s Tea Room and Cottage Expressions
On the girly scale of one to 10—one being a girl who loves football and owns a sports jersey, and 10 being one who has lace curtains and owns floral dresses—Miss Tami's Tea Room and... more »
Businesswoman’s new gift for crafty shoppers in Tadcaster
Defying the recession – that's Debbie Tyrell, who has opened up a new gift shop in Tadcaster.Debbie said Ivy Cottage gifts and interiors would be selling crafts and other items made by people within the... more »
Helen Brett Enterprises’ Mid-south Jewelry and Accessories Fair in Memphis Celebrates 19th Year
Memphis, TN − The Memphis Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair celebrates its 19th anniversary show at the Memphis Cook Convention Center April 25-27, 2009 while its promoter, Helen Brett Enterprises marks its 35th year of... more »
Americasmart Apparel Advances Under New Leadership
Atlanta, GA—The AmericasMart Apparel franchise grows into a new era of fashion innovation and style with the appointment of Lori Kisner as Senior Vice President in charge of all apparel leasing and trade show sales... more »
Death and Décor Topic of New Mystery Novel at Las Vegas Design Center ‘First Friday’ Event
Las Vegas, NV—Was it Col. Mustard in the freshly painted library with a putty knife? Or perhaps Miss Scarlet in the porte cochere with the tape measure? Anything can happen when the world of design... more »
Gift shop proprietor offers the personal touch
An entrepreneur who has just launched a gift shop in Bournville is hoping to beat the recession by selling products with a personal touch.Helen Dean, owner of 'Gifted' in Bournville Lane, said living in France... more »
Airport store, eatery need permanent owners
The naming of permanent proprietors at the restaurant and gift shop at Abilene Regional Airport is up in the air, but airport officials hope to make selections in the coming months for both establishments.Rose to... more »
Shoppers still recognise the importance of reducing carbon emissions in spite of recession
Businesses that assume the deepening recession has dampened consumers' desire to go green should think again. Despite the worsening economic outlook, shoppers are still placing an emphasis on environmental concerns, new research suggests.Two thirds of... more »
Zak Strengthens Environmental Commitment With New Packaging
Spokane, WA – This year, one of the most recognized symbols of licensed children's dinnerware is getting a facelift. As part of its commitment to be an environmentally responsible company, Zak Designs has introduced new... more »
Salon owner finds success in hair care, gift shop
Thirty-two years ago this April, a single mother left her job at Cross Keys Salon on Brook Street to open her own salon.Now, in her third location, Shirley Shaw owns and operates Hair A Fair... more »
Artists have luck o’ the Irish
Two local artists have spun lifelong passions into successful business enterprises and, this St. Patrick's Day, both have special reason to praise the luck of the Irish.When Susan Hettrich-Makoczy gave up her career as a... more »
World Market Center Las Vegas Announces Plans For June 2010 “Gift + Home” Market
Las Vegas — World Market Center Las Vegas recently announced plans to launch its first ancillary market – "Gift + Home" – June 13 to 16, 2010. This new event marks the home furnishings campus'... more »