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Save taxes on most clothing, shoes

Austin -- Edna Antillon plans to do some back-to-school shopping for her two daughters this weekend to take advantage of the state's tax-free holiday, but with her small income and increasing gas expenses, she said... more »

Seattle’s small shops fear losing identity, independence

Angela Nichols' last landlord admitted during lease negotiations that Funky Janes Consignment store didn't present the right image for the West Seattle shopping center.The vintage flowered skirts, sailor dresses, used designer jeans and corset-shaped purses... more »

Aid to Artisans Brings Global Handmade Design to NYIGF

Hartford, CT — At the 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) August 16-20, Aid to Artisans (ATA) will display a fresh collection of hundreds of handmade products, many showing in the U.S. market for... more »

Signature’ signs

In keeping up with the times, Wade Lambrigtsen isn't about to leave "vintage" arts behind.The custom sign-maker and owner of Vintage Sign Shop takes pride in the creation of signage that speaks of by-gone days.... more »

Foraging through Dutch Country Lane

Berlin - A soft tap, tap, tap greets visitors as they step into the workshop of the Wendell August Gift Shop & Forge at 7007 Dutch Country Lane.Skilled craftsmen gently tap aluminum into shape using... more »

Wal-Mart To Suppliers: Go Green

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart is telling its suppliers that it's not enough to simply provide eco-friendly products. The world's largest retailer wants to be able to tell its customers the stories behind the products, of... more »

Antique shops moving online

Sharon Lynn Bear can't be dissuaded by the price of gas, the time it takes to unearth the perfect piece or the disappointment of ending a shopping excursion empty-handed. Whether the Irvine resident is browsing... more »

HomeBody owner branches out into a paper store

It is part eclectic gift shop, part dress and shoe store, part amazing-find store and ultimate paper store. When Shelley Dominguez decided to open HomeBody in Kern Place, she wanted people to experience a little... more »

MacLaren unveils Mina Pherhonen limited edition at Soho Store

(New York, NY) — Maclaren, one of the leading consumer lifestyle companies that creates and develops premium mobile transport products, announced a new line of limited edition designer products by fashion house, Mina Perhonen. Akira... more »

A New American Product Line Debuts

Fragrant Passage Candle Company announces their seasonal product collections for The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market July 11-15th at AmericasMart in Atlanta. Fragrant Passage is a David Oreck Company located in Greensboro, North... more »