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Shoppers making lists, checking twice

Madison County shoppers are finalizing their gift lists, dusting off their shopping shoes and clearing out their trunks in anticipation of the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday. It's considered to be the... more »

Flower shop hopes to make the grade in old Ledgeview schoolhouse

The old schoolhouse at Dickinson and Creamery roads in the town of Ledgeview has been a piece of history for many in the area who attended school there or, in more recent years, stopped in... more »

Safety first with toys

As children make out their Christmas lists this year, parents may add a request of their own: toys without lead paint, harmful chemicals or hazardous parts.The Christmas shopping season moves into full force this week.... more »

Entrepreneur chooses Market Square

Marte Bowsher had already planned to open a gift boutique in Market Square shopping center before new owners took over the 28-acre property on the north side of Lafayette.Mayor Tony Roswarski helped Bowsher cut a... more »

NYIGF’s At Home Division Expands and Evolves for Winter 2008

White Plains, NY - An expanded collection of hard lines and a refined concentration of soft goods will be among highlights in At Home at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), February 1-6, 2008,... more »

Eco-Friendly, Natural Products Among Top Trends at Beckman’s this January

Chicago - As eco-friendly and natural products grow in demand among shoppers, exhibitors at the Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show are poised to meet the market's needs for this enduring trend. The trend-forward merchandise found at... more »

Rachel Tribble: Giving the Gift of Fine Art

Rachel Tribble-Stuart, Florida resident and nationally known fine artist-has her paintings hanging on the walls of some of the finest homes internationally. She has been featured in several national magazines, including American Style, Florida Design,... more »

Planet Dog Foundation Unleashes Grants

Portland, ME- The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog's non-profit, is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall, 2007 grants. PDF has awarded $50,000 in grants to six organizations with small, yet effective programs... more »

New Kate McRostie Collections to be Launched with Certified International and CounterArt at Atlanta Market

Wilmington, NC - Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today that Certified International and CounterArt will both be launching new product collections featuring the designs of Kate McRostie at the January 2008 Atlanta International Gift &... more »

FINDS Dallas Temp Show Expands to Offer More Products

Dallas, TX - - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that the F!NDS Dallas Temp Show will expand in January and offer buyers more new products than ever before. Merchandise... more »