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Bartering up as economy down

South Carolina — Over the past 30 years, Columbia artist Jeff Donovan has bartered for artwork, tuition for his daughter's private school, a custom-made suit and, most recently, a couple of visits to the dentist. Bartering... more »

Village shop owners deal with uncertainty

Georgia — While the fate of the Blue Willow Village is still up in the air, the owners of shops currently open are left wondering what will happen to their stores.The Village — a suite... more »

Introducing Easyrider, Mutsy’s Most Lightweight Stroller Offering to Date

Chester, New Jersey – Netherlands-based Mutsy, recognized for its modernistic stroller designs featuring a distinctive modular, flexible system, introduces the Easyrider, the company's lightest weight stroller offering to date.The Mutsy Easyrider, at just 14 lbs.,... more »

Stores with resident cats and dogs make shopping more fun

Texas — If you're an animal lover, chances are you look for places to get your fur fix while out shopping, running errands or just having fun. We've rounded up a dozen of our favorite... more »

Mother-daughter team run Pittsford businesses

New York — Business partners Marie and Nicole Casciani finish each other's sentences, accidentally wear coordinating outfits the same exact day and fix each other's hair when it falls in their face. After all, they are... more »

Artful Garden gets new start

Crown Point -- Liz Messing is rising from the ashes of her burned-out gardening store and gift shop and using Earth Day as an opportunity of renewal.Messing reopens The Artful Garden, at 611 N. Indiana... more »

Your Island Home has fine things, good prices

Vee and Jim Young, owners of Your Island Home, extend an invitation to everyone to visit their store.Visitors will find out for themselves they can purchase fine-quality things for their home or unique gifts for... more »

Every day is Earth Day with Tread Light’s chic eco-conscious gifts

In 2008, former-librarian-turned-full-time-mom Tracy Oklander Anderson wanted to send a gift basket to a friend, but also wanted to keep that gift in line with her personal commitment to green living. After wading through the... more »

Whimsical artwork housed In the Light

Nestled among the Shops of Olde Marco is In the Light, a local destination for art lovers and gift buyers.Fun and whimsical, the shop is as colorful as its energetic owner, Jeane Brennan.Brennan, a new... more »

NSS Experience to Include Networking Events, Book Signings and More

White Plains, NY — In addition to presenting the latest product collections from nearly 900 exhibiting companies, the National Stationery Show® (NSS) will offer a host of exciting events to further enhance the market experience... more »