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Is it too early to worry about a mall? Downtown business owners get ready for the possibility

Can downtown retail survive in Andover if Main Street is flanked by shopping centers in North Andover and Tewksbury?With new retail development under construction along nearby Route 114 in North Andover and talks of a... more »

Local ‘themestress’ has everybody’s perfect gift

As a rule, the more personal a gift is, the better it will be received. Attaining the proper blend of familiarity, form and function, however, can be tricky.A beautiful silk bustier, for example, may convey... more »

After 29 years, Golden Pineapple owner Barbara Ximnoch retires

Barbara Ximnoch always knew that she wanted to open her own store. So when the Great Falls Village Center opened up almost 29 years ago, she took the jump and leased a space."I always wanted... more »

Paddywax Introduces Adara, Greek for Beauty

Atlanta, GA - For some, candles are merely a fragrant accessory. For Paddywax, they're a luxury; a means to inspire, showcase and delight. Their newest collection, Adara does just this, and more.In typical Paddywax fashion,... more »

April Cornell Licensees Introduce New Collections; Partner with Cornell’s Giving World Foundation

Burlington, VT - April Cornell Holdings, Ltd, parent company for the April Cornell brand, announces its licensees' debut of new fall designs and product offerings that feature April's signature color palette and exquisite floral interpretations.... more »

Happiness trumps pay for S.D. women who own businesses

Cheryl Cressman hasn't made much money as owner of a doll museum, but she doesn't measure success in profits.When Cressman opened Cheryl's Doll House in 2005, she knew she never would make a living on... more »

Businesses hope Fourth of July sparks sales

Many local and national retailers are counting on Independence Day to jump-start their July sales, while others say the holiday doesn't have a huge impact on their businesses.Still, the National Retail Federation estimates 34.5 million... more »

Women Tightening Purse Strings For Next Six Months

The latest BIGresearch study, and light-hearted analysis on the State of the US Consumer in June 2007, says that when it comes to today's consumer, it's difficult to figure out which way is up. It... more »

Franz Collection Introduces Summer 2007 Fine Porcelain Home Accessories & Tabletop

San Francisco - Franz Collection Inc. announced today the addition of 60 new porcelain, fine tabletop and decorative accent pieces to its stylish collections. The additions, including exclusive new additions from Kathy Ireland Home by... more »

DEMDACO Introduces Four New Inspirational Gift Lines for Summer 2007

Leawood, KANSAS - DEMDACO is excited to unveil four new inspirational lines for Summer 2007. To offer even more choices for this targeted group of consumers, these DEMDACO lines include popular formats such as frames,... more »