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Downtown Woodstock loses boutique to rising costs and a sluggish economy

Williams and Company set up shop three years ago after a retail exodus left downtown Woodstock a virtual ghost town. Within a year the historic Main Street was once again bustling with a number of... more »

Northwoods appeal, family traditions drive start of summer season

While much has been made in the press of record high gas prices, which topped the $4 per gallon mark last week, extra pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters at the pump seemed to do little... more »

Survey says: Gas and groceries more important than Dad

Father's Day will take a back seat this year as sons, daughters, wives and others grapple with high gas and grocery prices, according to a new survey.Consumers plan to spend on average $94.54 on Father's... more »

B&B Gourmet Biscuit Meal to Introduce Exciting New Versatile Product to the Gift Industry

Parkman, Maine - B&B Gourmet Biscuit Meal will be introducing their new product at the upcoming Boston Gift Show in Boston, Massachusetts in April. The product comes premixed in ten mouthwatering flavors and in a... more »

GHTA’s Retail Advisory Board brings back Trolley Tour

Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's professional trade organization, announced its Retail Advisory Board (RAB) is building upon the success of one of its events at The Chicago... more »

Johnston’s moves to new home, organic

"At this point, we're just putting it all back together," said Sheri Johnston.She will be reopening Johnston's Home Furnishings and Gift Shop on June 2 in its new home on 3rd Street from its previous... more »

New to High IntenCity – Mini Boxed Sets!

High IntenCity launches a collection of box sets featuring jewelry based on the company's impressive line-up of licensed properties. The new line focuses on a cast of favorite characters including Hello Kitty, Hannah Montana, High... more »

Midwest ‘Monkeying Around’ with kid-friendly gifts and home decor

MN - Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of innovative holiday, home, garden and gift products, introduces Monkeying Around, the company's first colorful collection of plush sock monkeys, gifts... more »

Metro Home Style honored by Home Accents Today magazine

Greensboro, N.C. - Metro Home Style, located at 2100 Park Street in Syracuse, New York, has been named one of Home Accents Today's 50 Retail Stars for 2008 by editors of the premier trade magazine... more »

Peking Handicraft Debuts Trend-Forward Holiday Designs

San Francisco, Calif. - Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces new trend-forward holiday textiles designed by the company's in-house designers. The attractive, new... more »