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Downtown sees business growth

Tuesday morning, Scott and Andrea Smith were enjoying a cup of coffee in one of Winnsboro's newest businesses.The couple were just one of several patrons of M&M Coffee House and Antiques, a new shop on... more »

Business venture starts with gift store in Hammond

Hammond — Karen Maravilla and Ray Garcia believe in the resurgence of downtown Hammond. It would be impossible to duplicate the history, but the couple nevertheless envisions a "new" popular, busy destination for visitors.To that... more »

Women find business niche in Williamston

Williamston - If you're an aspiring female entrepreneur unsure about starting your own business, an afternoon in Williamston might prove inspiring.Several downtown businesses in Williamston are owned by women. There are 97 female-owned businesses in... more »

You better watch out

Clad in cargo pants and flip-flops on a recent day that reached into the upper 70s, Marie Mason browsed the aisles at Kohl's with a breezy nonchalance. She had no list, no shopping agenda to... more »

U.S. 2009 holiday sales seen up 1-2 pct – ICSC

San Francisco, CA - The 2009 U.S. holiday season is likely to be "a lot better" than last year, with sales rising about 1 percent to 2 percent, according to research from the International Council... more »

Confidence, optimism grow in pockets of U.S. as firms rehire

Paris, Ill. — Inside the Simonton Windows factory here, some workers who are back on the job after being laid off for months believe they are proof that the darkest days of the recession are... more »

Clinton pet store fun for humans too

Clinton Town — Finally, a pet store that's as much fun for humans as it is for the dogs and cats.Patty Ratner was an accountant before she opened Fur Majesty, but she said she was... more »

Grand Rapids gallery owners thrilled by attention from ArtPrize

The surge of customers caught Carol Collins by surprise last Sunday. "I just came in to move things around before ArtPrize started," said Collins whose gallery showcases the work of her painter husband Paul Collins.She... more »

Natural Products Expo East showcases tomorrow’s healthy trends

Boulder, CO — More than 21,000 industry members, including retailers, pioneers and entrepreneurs, as well as journalists, explored more than 1,500 booths to find the leading natural products of tomorrow at Natural Products Expo East/Organic... more »

Mud Pie Expands its Popular Initial Baby Collection

Tucker, Ga. -- Mud Pie, an award-winning international gift company that offers products reflecting current trends and popular design, has expanded its popular Initial Baby collection to include more than 25 fashionable personalized children's items.... more »