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NCE Seeks Chapter 11 Protection

Milford, OH -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, decided to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to maximize value for its creditors... more »

For Craft Sales, the Recession Is a Help

San Francisco — Feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, some holiday gift-givers are saving money this year by making their own presents or — for those who lack the time or talent — buying... more »

Storefronts that say: Joy to the world

Matthew F. Garwacki doesn't just deck the halls, not when he can wrap yards of nylon ribbon around his store and make it look like a colossal Christmas present waiting to be ripped open.His motto... more »

Break in weather is a break for shoppers

Don't be fooled by all the large, pink, stuffed-to-the-gills shopping bags surrounding Amanda Kuzma.She and the rest of her family are cutting back this holiday season.Fewer gift cards. More group gifts. A secret Santa to... more »

Artist and entrepreneur, Curtis Steiner shows us the value of objects ordinary or odd

Any visitor to Curtis Steiner's fairy-tale cottage near Green Lake should take a restroom break, needed or not, and head upstairs to peek around.On the way up, notice the red-and-white handrail in the stairway: It's... more »

Local shops offer unique gift options for last minute shoppers

Louisville, KY - The countdown to Christmas is on and with just a few days to go, that means you're running out of time to shop. But there is good news for you procrastinators. WAVE... more »

Largest Elvis Gift Store in Texas

Main Street in Jacksboro has a new addition tonight and It's attracting elvis fans from across the state. Elvis Always Gifts and Collectibles held it's grand opening on Friday. Over the weekend the store was... more »

Virginia Gift Show to Host Annual Virginia State Parks Convention

Atlanta - In an effort to expand the product and service offerings of its annual training and trade show, Virginia State Parks will co-locate its event with the March 1-3, 2009 Virginia Gift Show at... more »