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Tax-free Holiday Drives Brisk Sales in Area

Blue Ridge, NC - Other than maybe a swimming pool or a cool mountain stream, residents apparently are finding the best way to spend a hot, muggy weekend is inside an air-conditioned store ... saving... more »

Kids Still Crazy About Coonskin Caps

Sioux City, IA - Back in the Fabulous Fifties, young'uns loved their Davy Crockett coonskin caps more than they loved Lucy. The coonskin cap was so cool, in fact, Jack, that it gave birth to... more »

Gourmet and Organic Edibles for Pets Take Off

Los Angeles, CA - When Gabriel, a 10-year-old rescue cat, tucks into his morning meal, you won't see any Friskies or Meow Mix in his bowl. Ahi tuna and duck are more the ticket."I think... more »

Stores Looking for edge on Tax-free Weekend

Boston, MA - The Massachusetts sales tax holiday isn't until next weekend, but retailers are already gearing up for one of their busiest days of the year.Local businesses are launching advertising campaigns, beefing up staff,... more »

Eleanor’s Byre Gift Shop and Dewar’s Lane Granary Share Award

Northumberland, UK - A FARM byre which is now a magnet for buyers landed an award for its successful trading last night.Eleanor's Byre at Embleton Mill Farm in Northumberland was converted into a high-quality gift... more »

Las Vegas Market Awards Three Gift+Home Exhibitors

Las Vegas, NV - Three gift and home décor exhibitors were recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+Home at the 2011 Summer Las Vegas Market.Yessica's, Couronne Company and Alef Design were among those... more »

The Old Prague Market

Pflugerville, TX - The first thing visitors might notice when walking into The Old Prague Market, a gift shop in downtown Pflugerville, is the smell—an aromatic perfume issuing from the many shelves of scented candles.The... more »

One Family, Two Businesses

Lafayette Hill , PA - Over the past few decades, families have trended toward having both parents working full-time jobs. The Bernsteins have stayed ahead of that curve. For nearly 20 years, the Lafayette Hill... more »

U.S. Posts Stronger Job Growth in July

New York, NY - The United States economy continues on a wobbly course, but there was a momentary sigh of relief on Friday as the government reported that employers added 117,000 jobs last month, slightly... more »

Swimming into business success

Writing a business book might not be an obvious choice for a former swimming champion, but Hayley Lewis – who has run a swim school and a gift shop – has just released a new... more »