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It wasn't your typical valentine.Sure, it had a heart on it. But the sentiment wasn't "Be mine" or "How do I love thee?" or even "Happy Valentine's Day!" It was "Small businesses have big hearts."It... more »

Mediterranean Market in Middleburg Heights offers a whole new world of ‘old-world’ favorites

One of the nicest things about northeast Ohio is its ethnic diversity. This area is home to thousands of people whose heritage comes from the Mediterranean, and that was the inspiration for opening the Mediterranean... more »

Reality pops the Twitter bubble

Tax accountants aren't usually known for their sparkling personalities, but don't tell that to Nick Rizzi. The founder and chief executive of Brooklyn-based Smart Tax joined Twitter last year in order to inject some charm... more »

Focus on Facebook to Drive Social Success

Every merchant is talking about social media, and there plenty of opinions about how to do it right. We thought it was important to check in with customers to get their thoughts.As part of a... more »

National Stationery Show Welcomes Return of Key Industry Leaders to Create Dynamic Robust 2010 Market

White Plains, NY — The National Stationery Show® (NSS), the industry's source for greeting cards, social stationery and related lifestyle products, welcomes the return of several of the industry's most celebrated and distinguished companies. Taking place... more »

Gift store rises from the ashes

An Ipswich business has risen from the ashes one year after being destroyed by fire.Finicky Furniture and Gifts was gutted after an electrical fault sparked a blaze on February 15 last year.Owner Wayne Freeman said... more »

Alma DECA students tops in retail, community support

Reading, writing and retail?Yes, retail.Alma marketing students are learning all three, while working in the school's award-winning store, Aire-looms. The irony of the misspelled name is not lost on the students, but it's catchy. And... more »

Chocolate and flower shops busy for Valentine’s Day

Procrastinating romantics were out in full force Saturday, using the final day before Valentine's Day to pick out the perfect gifts to please their sweethearts."Valentine's Day is a last-minute holiday," said Gayle Harte, owner of... more »

Miniatures overtake Morro Bay

Were you lucky enough to have a talented parent build a dollhouse for you as a favorite gift? Mike Botkin, owner of the Miniature Cottage Shop in Morro Bay, said most novice miniature craftsmen cut... more »

Woodstock Chimes Expands Gift Selection in Time for Mother’s Day

Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes®, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, is delighted to introduce four new pieces to its expansive list of product offerings. Each of the latest products, which include eco-friendly chimes, are... more »