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Tea and Magnolias Offers Unique Southern Charm

While stepping into Tea and Magnolias, one feels like they are being welcomed into a charming southern setting. Susan Ponville has brought her memories of growing up in Tupelo, Miss. together to create this unique... more »

7 W New York Chosen as NY Headquarters for Patina

New York, NY – On December 9, 7 W New York will proudly welcome PATINA-V, purveyors of sophisticated shop concepts, to the building's showroom roster. The launch of this more than 4000 sq foot showroom... more »

Springfield retailers battle for holiday shoppers with special offers

Consumers who've been waiting for Black Friday to start their holiday shopping have already missed some good deals.Retailers are in the race for what many predict will be limited consumer dollars, said Linda Pettijohn, professor... more »

For the holidays, make the giving keep on giving

Deluged by news of so many in need, it can be hard to know how to help. There are numerous causes and nonprofits to support.How about gifts that benefit the recipient and help others, too?The... more »

Home shopping

The holiday season is here. Most people exchange gifts with their family and friends, and many in the Arkansas River Valley will drive hours — to Little Rock, Fayetteville, Dallas — to purchase them.But what... more »

Sustainability Display and Seminars Highlight Winter 2010 NYIGF

White Plains, NY — SustainAbility: design for a better world®, a special exhibit and educational program showcasing "green" gift and home products and business practices, returns to the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair®... more »

Toy Industry Association Announces Finalists for 10th Annual TOTY (Toy of the Year) Awards

TIA members who will vote exclusively for products in twelve categories, including two separate categories for Infant and Preschool, which is new this year. In addition, one toy will be designated Toy of the Year.Well-recognized... more »

Blackstone’s offers gift of charity

Blackstone's of Beacon Hill is a gift shop that believes gifts should also be given back to the community.The longtime Charles Street store, now co-owned by Mark Duffield and Jennifer Hill, is known for its... more »

Holiday poll: To Black Friday and beyond

Three percent of consumers have finished their holiday shopping. Then there's the rest of us. For whatever reason, about two-thirds of consumers hadn't made any holiday purchases by early November. So after the turkey comes... more »

Buyer Beware: Holiday ‘Must Haves’ Could Fly Off Store Shelves

The holiday season won't be very merry for Americans hoping to give -- or get -- Amazon's Kindle, Apple's iPod Touch or a top-of-the-line LCD television.Those much sought after hot items will be few and... more »