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Ethnic Flair, Fun and Function Highlight Artist Mandy Bagwell’s New “Fiesta Caliente” Collection

Montgomery, AL – Like the Alabama-based artist herself, Mandy Bagwell's M.Bagwell® Art designs are recognized for their festive, whimsical and upbeat style. As the exclusive distributor for all M.Bagwell products, Caffco International is proud to... more »

Editorial: New programs, parking breaks make it worthwhile to shop local

Salem, MA - If you're not done holiday shopping by the time you pick up this week's Salem Gazette, you probably wish you were. Now is the time of the dreaded traffic backup all over... more »

Retailers hope season’s sales will save 2009

Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore... more »

Takoma Park urges residents to shop where they live

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Bethany Karn perused a display of earrings and necklaces in the Now & Then gift store in Old Town Takoma Park. Although finding the perfect holiday gifts for her loved... more »

Warm your soul at New Leaf Tea Room

The holiday hustle can be exciting, but sometimes it is good to take a break from the season's stress and regroup physically, mentally and emotionally -- and The New Leaf Tea Room in the Victorian... more »

New gift shop focuses on quality, local and monastery-made goods

For a long time, customers at Loome Theological Booksellers in Stillwater have asked if the store might consider selling religious gifts in addition to the more than 250,000 books that already line the store's shelves.And... more »

Woodstock Chimes’® New Product Debuts Offer Inspiration

Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, will unveil several new products at the 2010 winter shows, including an array of inspirational products. Woodstock Reflections™, one of the company's new series... more »

Gamewright Enters Forbidden Territory in 2010

Newton, MA – For the past 16 years, producing award-winning family games has been the mission of leading game manufacturer Gamewright. To commemorate this milestone, the company is positioned for success with nine innovative new... more »

Ivystone Launches Atlanta Showroom

Ivystone, which is merging with HomeStyle to become the industry's largest sales agency serving gift & home décor retailers, is announcing the opening of a new 6,000 square foot showroom in AmericasMart, Atlanta.Its showroom (#1807)... more »

Holiday-hungry retailers go in for Socialized selling

When the retail going gets tough, the tough tweet.Retailers have waded deeper and deeper into social media in recent years, going viral to reveal a bit of personality or simply pump promotions.Yet this year's holiday... more »