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Hastings-On-Hudson, NY -- John Halko was halfway through renovating an expanded space for Comfort, his mostly organic eatery in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., when the credit crisis hit. His source of funding -- a home-equity line --... more »

Boston stores to stay open late tonight for Fashion’s Night Out

Tonight, clothing stores in Boston will stay open late as part of a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate the fashion industry, said Jamall Oluokun, organizer of Fashion's Night Out Boston... more »

Retailers upbeat as sales top projections

Spokesmen for several Valley department stores reported a decrease in sales during the second quarter, when compared to 2008, but said the numbers weren't as bad as they expected.They also said the number of shoppers... more »

Get ready to shop in Watertown

Watertown merchants are gearing up for the 21st annual fall mile-long yard sale that begins at daybreak on Oct. 3. "It's a good opportunity to showcase Watertown and all the new shops that have opened... more »

Wholesalecrafts.com Reports Record Breaking August Sales

Mooresville, NC — Wholesalecrafts.com, the premier web service for sourcing American and Canadian made crafts, reports record breaking August sales.Total sales for August 2009 came in at $372,261, the highest amount ever recorded for the... more »

Dogeared Presents Earth-Friendly Gifts

Los Angeles, CA - Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, features an extensive line of earth-friendly gifts -- an important trend this holiday season and year-round. All... more »

Neat-Oh! Int’l Licensing Agreement with Lego Brand

Northfield, IL — Neat-Oh! International, LLC announced the introduction of the latest product in its expanding line: LEGO® CITY ZipBin® Toy Box & Playmat. Like all ZipBin® products, it is a creative toy and both... more »

Ambajam Announces New Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep

Denver, CO – Ambajam, a manufacturer of baby and toddler accessories, announced today that industry veteran Susan Wallace has joined their team as Mid-Atlantic sales rep. This announcement comes on the heels of Ambajam's return... more »

Los Feliz custom drapery salon having tough time snagging new clients

It started with a dramatic set of black chiffon drapes.Jillian Johann sewed them years ago for a sister's friend. Threaded onto black iron rods, the eye-catching curtains brought other orders.Johann sewed. Sister Stacey Finch installed.... more »

Sunny sales on a rainy holiday

Labor Day may not have ended on a sunny note, but coastal business owners were singing in the rain."We've had a very busy, wonderful weekend," said Hap Alexander, the owner of Sears Landing and Boat... more »