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From the Negev Desert, Ethical Arts Debuts at New York International Gift Fair

Wilmington, DE - Ethical Arts will debut its new line of fair-traded handmade decorative pillows, table runners, handbags, dolls, wastebaskets made from recycled magazines, and other gift items at the New York International Gift Fair,... more »

Apparel Recession? Maybe, Maybe Not

Even before consumers rang up the weakest Christmas in five years, retail shares were beaten down and plagued by worries of just how slow the American consumer will become in 2008.That's why it is ironic... more »

For many entrepreneurs, business begins at home

As of Jan. 22, Vallejo boasted 2,599 home-based businesses, a city official said - an alternative that has been growing locally and nationally for at least a decade.In Vallejo, the number of applications for home-based... more »

Say hi to places to go buy, buy

Clark County shoppers have shown their approval of new and expanding retailers in this market by increasing the amount of retail spending they do at home, and retailers are responding with even more new stores... more »

Mishawaka store is dream come true

Stefanie Buysse made a vow on her 25th birthday. She told herself she would open a retail store in the next 10 years.The native Mishawakan has accomplished that goal -- just in the nick of... more »

Seniors Center gift shop benefits from merchandise made locally

Not many people knew that the Oshkosh Seniors Center had a gift shop.That's no longer true since the store moved to a new location with a new marketing strategy, said Antonia Anand, Oshkosh Seniors Center... more »

Store owners worried about economy

Fayetteville -- Tough economic times can hit businesses hard, particularly if their products are considered luxury items rather than necessities. For one Fayetteville store owner, her business has dropped dramatically over the past few months,... more »

So long PDA, here comes PMA – your Personal Magnetic Assistant

Kids today just have no sense of time! Stop presses problem solved. Introducing new About Time wall clocks from HeadsUp Design Company. A fun, simple, and highly effective way to introduce time awareness to the... more »

GLM Appoints New Advisory Board Members for New York International Gift Fair

White Plains, NY - Three new members have been appointed to the Advisory Board of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). Two retailers, Walter Lowry of Los Angeles-based TableArt, and Sallie Stutz of the... more »

Mariposa Baby Launches New Snuggle Sets and Coordinates at the SF Gift Show

San Francisco, CA - Gift set offerings for children's stores and gift boutiques just got even better as baby gift line Mariposa Baby launches its new Snuggle Set collection. Packaged in the same eco-friendly keepsake... more »