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Are shops richer or poorer?

Shops should be dropping like flies right now. If the front pages before Christmas were right, there should be a "bloodbath on the high street".But things don't always work out the way headline writers would... more »

Medway Gets Chic

Medway, MA — Amy Darst is a lifelong Medway resident who recently decided to move her business there to show her town pride. Darst, owner of Chic Boutique, 45 Milford St., said she makes it... more »

It’s in the cards

Evolving from the old paper gift certificate, the gift card has grown to be one of the most popular items for men and women.During the 2009 holiday season, some $87 billion was expected to be... more »

Value of small-business loans rises in state

The value of loans in New Jersey guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration increased 58 percent in the fourth quarter, a sign of increased business investment and loosening credit markets. The amount of such... more »

Don’t Mess With Texas Small Biz

No major state has weathered the recession more successfully than Texas. So it's logical that the best place to launch a new business would be a prominent Texas metropolitan area.The nation's top score for small-business... more »

Douglas Baby Debuts Baby Towels and Blankets

Keene, NH — New Hampshire-based soft toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company continues to grow their infant and baby collection with the debut of Baby Towels and Blankets.Douglas Baby Cuddle Toy Animal Towel... more »

Blue heats up West Allis

When Stephanie Halfmann and Cody Pyfer moved back to Milwaukee after living in China, they decided to open an adult-oriented shop that was unlike anything else in the area. A short time later, they unveiled... more »

New Licensing Gallery at NYIGF Presents Broad Range of Art for Sale or License at Winter Market

White Plains, NY - The newest work from nearly 100 artists and designers will be available for sale and license at The Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF®, a new business-to-business forum debuting at the winter 2010... more »

U.S. Retailers Prefer to Keep the Champagne on Ice

On the eve of tomorrow's Commerce Department report on December retail sales, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs released a combined report showing U.S. chain store sales dropping 3% for the... more »

New antique store in Amesbury

Amesbury, MA - Since she was a little girl, Kristen Jarosz has been a collector, briar horses being her first passion. But now, at age 27, she's not only collecting items but selling them as... more »