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Lincoln’s 200th good for Tinsley Dry Goods

Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial year has been kind to the Tinsley Dry Goods gift shop, the upscale memorabilia store next to the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site.The gift shop, which supports the Old State Capitol... more »

7 W New York® Partners with IFDA for Star-Studded Designer Day

New York, NY – In collaboration with the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA) and in celebration of the organization's 2009 Rising Stars, 7 W will host a Designer Day panel on Tuesday, November 10,... more »

OneCoast Splits Sales Teams & Launches New Firm

Pittsburgh, PA – OneCoast announced that it will separate its sales rep group into two companies to better focus on its retailer customers. OneCoast will also launch a new company named SnapRetail to enable independent... more »

Despite recession, many pet-centered businesses in Lee report continued strength

Many pet owners in Lee County are still spending on their four-legged and feathered friends despite the hard economic times.Some pet-related businesses have been hard-hit by the downturn, but others have seen revenues remain steady... more »

Stores plan old-style holiday

New York — Stores are turning back the clock, conjuring images of hearth and home as they stock their holiday merchandise. Retailers hope embracing holiday traditions from cozier times will tempt recession-weary consumers to open... more »

Many have fewer openings, but work is available

All you want for Christmas is a job? That's a real possibility in the Louisville area — at least for temporary work, as employers such as UPS and department stores begin looking for holiday workers.But... more »

Holiday survey: Buyers to spend less, shop later

Port Washington, N.Y.--The NPD Group, a leading market research company, has released the results of its annual survey of consumers' holiday spending intentions.The survey reveals that a greater percentage of consumers plan to spend less... more »

A+ is for Alphabotz Named Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Products of 2009

Baton Rouge, LA – Parents of emerging readers have all sorts of tools at their disposal to expose their children to the wonders of reading. The problem is, while old-fashioned flash cards may be useful,... more »

Hampton in-laws enjoy doing business together

Hampton — If first impressions really count, new visitors to Hampton get a warm, comfortable one at Something to Crow About.Carolyn and Angie Klute are mother- and daughter-in-law partners in this gift shop, craft store... more »

Autumn sales are scary good for some Central New York businesses

Syracuse, NY -- The first signs of Halloween — the candy, the costumes, the pumpkins — used to emerge in early fall, sandwiched safely between the back-to-school season and the Christmas rush. During the last... more »