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Consignment business blooming for Middlesex flower shop

Middlesex Borough — Since the day it opened 56 years ago, Hoski Florist & Gift Shop has been a fixture of consistency."My mom and dad taught us to always treat people right and give them... more »

High Real Estate Group announces that construction of Mill Creek Square in Lancaster (East Lampeter Township), PA is underway

Mill Creek Square, an approximately $40-million, 285,000-square-foot community shopping center, is being developed on a 35-acre site situated along the established commercial corridor of Lincoln Highway East (US Route 30-ADT-41,000) in Lancaster (East Lampeter Township),... more »

Indie stores report better end-of-year sales

Independent stores nationwide seem to have done as well or better than the chain-dominated retail industry during the 2009 holidays, according to a survey issued Thursday.The Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Washington, D.C., said sales... more »

Customers stock Willow Glen store with hope

Three months ago, if you'd told Natalie Thompson that she'd be sitting amid the soft scent of soap and fancy candles at Fleurish, her Willow Glen gift shop, talking about how blessed she was, she... more »

Every Baby Company announces national network of specialty toy and gift reps

New York, NY -- In response to the increased demand for its innovative infant-toddler products, Every Baby Company, creator of the multi-award winningeebee's adventures line of toys, books and DVDs appointed several regional sales groups... more »

Studio Vertu Introduces a NEW Licensee Winter 2010

Studio Vertu, the manufacturer of hand-printed Italian Marble Coasters, Magnets, Trivets and Clocks, is very excited to introduce Crow Grando as our newest licensee.Crow was born an only child to two artist in New York... more »

NYIGF Unveils Industry’s First Green Criteria and Ranking Initiative

White Plains, NY - A ground-breaking new "Degrees of Sustainability" initiative – the gift and home industry's first comprehensive environmental criteria, ranking and recognition system – will debut at the winter 2010 New York International... more »

New Yorker Licensed Products Bow at NYIGF Next Week

New York, NY – Condé Nast Editorial Assets & Rights, the division that manages merchandise licensing for The New Yorker magazine, is pleased to announce the launch of new licensed products featuring New Yorker cartoons... more »

‘Conscientious’ airport gift shop manager tops in company

Although her title may say general manager, Jana Brau thinks of herself as just another member of the team at The Paradies Shops at the Quad-City International Airport. "I don't consider myself above anybody else,... more »

Survey says Spring Hill residents want to shop local

Spring Hill, TN — The city has a few new tools to help it attract more business and industry.It ranked third on a national list for recession-resistant, high-growth areas in 2009. Also, a recently completed... more »