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You'll find Luisa New York soothing from the moment you see it.It just might take you a couple of minutes to find the new Pleasantville shop filled with all-natural, hand-made skin-care products.Thanks to directions from... more »

Steamboat entrepreneurs excel in sometimes-hostile business world

Steamboat Springs — Anyone who says there's equality between the sexes in the business world probably hasn't seen the numbers. Example: In 2006, female workers older than 16 earned a median weekly wage of $600,... more »

The Curiosity Shop grows by keeping the accent on products from Britain

Aiken, SC — It's been 10 years since The Curiosity Shop, a Celtic-oriented gift shop, opened in Aiken. Since then, Amy Neeley and John Heaton's store has evolved into the premier destination for those interested... more »

Children’s boutique is latest retailer to open downtown

Pascagoula, MS — Emmy Jack's, a children's boutique, is the latest business to open up in the Downtown Plaza in Pascagoula. Owner LaLinda Grace has been in the retail business for more than 10 years,... more »

2008 July Las Vegas Market Plays Host to the World

(LAS VEGAS) — Further broadening its global footprint, World Market Center Las Vegas will be host to 154 international exhibitors during its 2008 July Las Vegas Market, scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 1. These... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces 2009 Market Dates

DALLAS - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced market dates for 2009. The home décor and gift markets in 2009 will continue to be branded "Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets"... more »

Wedded Bliss: The First Ten makes worldwide debut at NSS

(Miami, Florida) - Wedded Bliss, The First Ten is the ultimate engagement, bridal shower, wedding, anniversary or Valentine's Day gift. This first-of-its kind couple's journal is used to document events and memories through the first... more »

Jewels Girls Love to Wear – Back-to-School Collection!

Fair Lawn, NJ — High IntenCity unveils a new Jewels Girls Love to Wear collection. The signature line of glass-beaded, Swarovski crystal memory wire choker and bracelet sets remain a favorite amongst little ladies and... more »

NSS ‘Operation Caring Connection’ yields 2.5 tons for US Troops

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Countless United States soldiers will soon find themselves with new communication tools, thanks in large part to a collection effort during the 2008 National Stationery Show (NSS). Operation Caring Connection, a... more »

High fuel costs helping small-town businesses, pinching distant malls

Thomasville, Ala. - Residents in once-sleepy Thomasville have started complaining about traffic jams on Route 43, which runs right through the town. Much of the new traffic is coming from shoppers, squeezed by $4-per-gallon gas,... more »