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Kerusso Introduces African-American Fashion Doll to Popular God’s Girlz List

Berryville, Ark. – Kerusso, the leading producer of Christian-themed apparel and figures in the United States, has introduced its first African-American 12-inch fashion doll. Named "Imani," which means "faith," the doll joins Kerusso's best-selling God's... more »

Czech Village businesses struggle to recover

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Shops in the Czech Village that were washed away in last year's floods have rebuilt, but owners say the historic district is far from being back in business.Bob Schaffer, owner of... more »

Shop owner gives proceeds to needy

Peg Rubley started crafting 15 years ago. She has a fondness for seashells and many of the items she makes by hand are decorated with them.This month she's opening a small gift shop, Shell We... more »

Irish shop has cottage feel

Brick — When you enter the front door of the Irish Peddler, you are likely to be greeted by its affable owner, the lilting music of songstress Megan Callahan playing on a CD player, and... more »

Formation Brands, LLC Acquires Clay Art

San Francisco, California – Expanding its creative footprint in the gift and tabletop arena, San Francisco-based Formation Brands, LLC announces the acquisition of Clay Art, 30-year-old producer of distinctive, hand-painted ceramic tabletop and novelty gift... more »

NYIGF Accepting Applications for Juried Divisions

White Plains, NY — Designers, artists, and manufacturers are invited to apply to exhibit in three juried, design-focused divisions at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Accent on Design® and Handmade®applications will... more »

Metro East – Lindsey Valentini: Mistress of tea

Lindsey Valentini was never much of a tea drinker until just a few years ago when she stumbled upon the idea of starting a tea company after a few sour jobs in corporate America.Valentini, 28,... more »

In Ipswich, an Egyptian merchant legacy

Ipswich — Gabriel Hakim came to this country in the spring of 1938 as the Egyptian representative to the World's Fair, promoting trade and industry. A year later, he was back for good."My father was... more »

Candy sales strong despite recession

In a broad recession-related shift, many Americans have lost their taste for fancy cars, clothes and vacations, but their appetite for candy, it seems, only has become more pronounced.The California unemployment rate climbed to 12.2... more »

Beating the beast

The news seemed to fall out of the sky and land on Gardnerville like an A-bomb. Or, more specifically, a Wal-bomb.A 152,495-square foot Walmart Supercenter, pharmacy and all, to be dropped like a cement block... more »