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Pumpernickel Press Announces Willow Tree Card License

Pumpernickel Press proudly announces a licensing agreement with Willow Tree® creator Susan Lordi for exclusive production of fine art, embossed greeting cards and notes. The announcement precedes the planned January 2010 introduction of the new... more »

Gallerie II to Launch Museware by Sheree Ceramics Line

MHS Licensing announced today a licensing partnership between Sheree Burlington, the creator of Museware Pottery and Gallerie II, a leading holiday and home décor supplier. Gallerie II will be launching a full line of "Museware... more »

Stores consolidate to save

For years, it's been common to see a grocery store and discount retailer put together or a gas station and fast food restaurant in one. But some Odessa businesses are bringing "one stop shopping" to... more »

Plenty of opportunities for Fox Valley to ‘buy local’ this holiday season

The "buy local" trend sweeping the country is sometimes easier to embrace in theory than in practice.It's simple enough, for example, to find general Wisconsin-theme gifts to give for the upcoming holiday season. Cheese? Check.... more »

Back In Time awarded restoration grant

Wanda Juneau, owner of the Back in Time Restaurant and Gift Shop, has been awarded a $2,500 Louisiana Main Street Rehabilitation Grant.This is the first year the grants, previously known as Facade Grants, have been... more »

Study predicts a lean Christmas shopping season

Many shoppers are expected to gravitate to discounters and downplay gift-giving in favor of get-togethers as they try to keep spending under control this holiday season. Two-thirds of shoppers polled in a recent survey by... more »

Forrester predicts online retail sales will grow 8% this holiday season

Online holiday retail sales will grow 8% this year to $44.7 billion, predicts Forrester Research Inc. That would represent a continued shift of shopping to the web, as the National Retail Federation has forecast total... more »

Renee Fashions continues to grow business

Valdosta, GA - Renee Fashions and Gift Market has expanded its business by letting gift shop vendors expose and sell their items at the store.The store has been in business in Valdosta for 42 years... more »

Chocolate Soup Lady: Woman’s dream is now Mariposa landmark

Mariposa-- Upon entering a home, when a visitor sees an attractive table setting, the thought isn't as much, "What a lovely plate," but "What a beautiful woman." And whenever you enter a certain gift shop... more »

EXTRACTS Showcases Handmade Personal Care in Winter 2010

White Plains, NY — In response to the growing demand for handmade and natural/organic personal care products, EX·TRACTS® will introduce a new exhibit floor grouping of artisanal products and producers at winter 2010 edition of... more »