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Maple Landmark Enters the Land of Make Believe

Middlebury, VT – New addition of three wooden swords to Maple Landmark's line has created a new "pretend play" category. Coupled with the magic wands that were introduced in January of 2009, the swords offer... more »

NYIGF Donates to Haitian Artisan Communities and Relief Agencies

White Plains, NY — To support Haitian earthquake relief, the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) has established systems to allow market participants to make individual donations through NYIGF's Handmade® division, Saturday, January 30, through... more »

Woodstock Chimes Announces New Sales Agency Representation

Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes®, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, embraces its 31st year in business with an expansion of 17 new sales agencies throughout the continental United States. Woodstock Chimes began the winter... more »

Retailers try new survival strategies for 2010

New York — The recession pushed shoppers to pick necessities over discretionary items, discounts over luxury. But retailers hope to shift such behavioral changes further in coming months, affecting what consumers will buy, pay and... more »

Retail body forecasts 2.5% US sales rise

Retail sales in the US are set to rebound this year, according to the National Retail Federation industry group.The NRF said it expected "positive signs" from the housing market and employment levels to strengthen consumer... more »

As recession stops splurges, luxury retailers retool

Liz Wyman is done splurging on indulgences like a $300 leather Michael Kors bag and a pair of $575 black suede Cole Haan boots.Instead, the 46-year-old state lawyer in Maine is scrimping however she can,... more »

Downtown Partnership awards 5 ‘microgrants’

Five downtown businesses will soon each find themselves with an extra $1,000 to fund projects ranging from a new roof, display cases and display window lighting to the renovation of a restaurant bar.The businesses, The... more »

Expo promotes area businesses

The El Mirage Senior Center was transformed Saturday into a business mecca, with dozens of local businesses gathering to display their goods and services. Marianne Archibald, economic development coordinator for the city, said they are... more »

Wellspring® Introduces Wellspring of Colours

Lancaster, PA: Wellspring, the company that brings fun and function to everyday life, has increased its offering in Wellspring of Colours, a best-selling collection of dramatic ceramic pieces that combines distinctive global art and functionality.... more »

Holy Days, Happy Holidays, Fiesta’s Rays!

Montgomery, AL – If Lamar Thompson, president of Caffco International, is excited about the success his firm achieved at Atlanta's AmericasMart earlier this month, who'd want to curb that enthusiasm? According to Thompson, Caffco's sales... more »