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An early bloomer: Flower shop under new ownership

Baraboo -- Missi Selden got what she wanted five years earlier than expected.That's a good thing, right? Well, mostly.Selden is an entrepreneur who had dreamed for years of owning a flower shop. But she's also... more »

Champagne Wishes Come True for Las Vegas Markets $250,000 Grand Prize Winner

Las Vegas - The atrium of World Market Center was alive with excitement on Wednesday, January 30 when the home furnishings complex gave away a quarter of a million dollars to a very lucky retailer.Thousands... more »

Trend Tracker Discusses Fusion of Fashion & Home Furnishings

Jayne Mountford, director of trend reporting for Stylesight, enlightened Las Vegas Winter Market attendees about the growing overlap between fashion and furnishings in a seminar sponsored by Furniture Style magazine.Stylesight is a leading provider of... more »

The Pet Set Stationery Collection Returns to the National Stationery Show a Success

New York, New York - The Pet Set, has confirmed its participation in the National Stationery Show, running May 20-23 2007, at the Javits Convention Center in New York, New York. The Pet Set will... more »

Skip Hop Transforms the Nursery With its New Bedding Collection

New York, NY- - Skip Hop, a New York City company devoted to designing innovative products for today's parents, has introduced its premiere collection of baby bedding and room accessories. The crib sets and coordinated... more »

Some retailers tighten return policies

No, you're not imagining it: In the past two holiday seasons, retailers have imposed stricter return policies. Among those surveyed by the National Retail Federation, about 40% said they had tightened the rules covering what... more »

Salesville gift shop offers items by local artisans

The Magickal Cottage, a gift and curio shop, has opened in Salesville. The store offers a variety of unique gifts and hand-crafted items by local artisans. The shop carries crystal balls, scrying mirrors, pendulums, fortune-telling... more »

Buffalo Games Breaks New Ground with Interchangeable Board Game

Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Games, the makers of multiple award-winning party games, card games and jigsaw puzzles, will launch a new strategy board game entitled Ruin in 2008 at the American International Toy Fair scheduled... more »

Pantones Leatrice Eiseman Shares Color Trends and Design Impact

Las Vegas - Pantone, Inc. Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman presented a forecast of color trends during the Winter 2008 Las Vegas Market this week. She previewed what she called one of the most directional furniture... more »

Ten Las Vegas Market Attendees Hit the Jackpot

Las Vegas - World Market Center today announced the names of 10 Las Vegas Market attendees who each won $5,000 as part of The Fashion 500 Runway Rewards promotion.The Fashion 500 Runway Awards is a... more »