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Plant shop branches out

The House of Plants opened in Akron's Merriman Valley in 1974, during the golden age of indoor plants.Few homes were without a Creeping Charlie, Wandering Jew or spider plant back then, and the young shop... more »

Local stimulus program a huge success

Rowlett's Enhanced Economic Stimulus Program has proven to be a huge success in less than one month as shoppers have turned in more than a quarter of a million dollars in receipts from Rowlett businesses.The... more »

Miss P sets French company straight

It was not a simple mistake caught by Phyllis Liebman, the P of Miss P's Kids on West Main Street.It was a huge marketing boo boo by French doll maker Corolle that could have cost... more »

NYC Restaurant Week Coincides with Winter 2010 NYIGF

White Plains, NY — One of New York City's most popular semi-annual promotions, NYC Restaurant Week™, will return January 25–February 7, 2010, conveniently coinciding with the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair®... more »

CreatedinFrance® brings quality and style to the NYIGF

Paris – CreatedinFrance®, sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France and dedicated to promoting the work of French craftsmen and companies abroad, will feature a pavilion of French manufacturers in the Accent on Design section at... more »

CreatedinFrance® to highlight exclusive French design at the New York International Gift Fair’s General Gift division

Paris – CreatedinFrance®, sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France and dedicated to promoting the work of French craftsmen and companies abroad, will showcase original design and exceptional craftsmanship at the CreatedinFrance® pavilion in the General... more »

Chickadees retail gift shop opens second location in Mishawaka

Marsha Bolin very fittingly describes herself like a little duck swimming in the water.On the surface the duck appears to be moving forward, slowly and steadily. Under the water, however, those little duck feet are... more »

Simple gift leads Chili man to new garlic business

Bob Emens knew his nearly 30-year career at Delphi Automotive was winding down, and seeing how he was only in his 50s, he needed something to do in his retirement.A gift from a friend —... more »

Live from First NYC Kids and Baby Fair at 7 W New York

Opening Day at the NYC Baby and Kids Fair (January 30-February 1, 2010) was upbeat with buyers from across the US and around the world, walking the corridors and sourcing products from a diverse and... more »

Gift shop celebrates Americas

Emmitsburg — Treasure of the Americas, a gift shop with a Central American theme, recently became the latest addition to the local business scene. Business owner Maria Henry sponsors a Nicaraguan family who makes most... more »