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Small town’s ‘stimulus plan’ rewards buyers

Lamar, CO -- While most of America waits for federal stimulus money to make its way into wallets, one small town on the Colorado plains has taken matters into its own hands by launching its... more »

Retailers bank on longer selling season for Easter

Franklin—Even the Easter Bunny is scaling back because of the economy.Americans are cutting spending on holiday candy, gifts, food and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey.Locally, gift... more »

Summit sisters own downtown sweet shop

Summit -- Sweet Nothings, at 26 Beechwood Road, is owned and operated by two Summit sisters, Elisa Brooks and Donna Puzella. The store stocks fine chocolates, truffles, candies, gourmet foods and eclectic and useful gift... more »

Tasty Homemade Chocolate Easter Favorites Are Ready at Thomas Sweet Chocolate Shop

The windows at the Thomas Sweet Chocolate Shop beckon. Filled with a delightful Easter display, they entice the customer to enter. Inside, the aroma of freshly made chocolate and the selection of chocolate rabbits, lambs,... more »

Lanesboro pottery shop will help you get creative

Lanesboro -- Potiche Pottery and Gifts, newly opened in Lanesboro, is no run-of-the-mill gift shop.The store, owned by Barb Johnson of St. Charles, gives customers the chance to create their own gifts if they wish.People... more »

7 W New York Announces Additional Events and In-Suite Happenings for Upcoming Spring Tabletop Market

New York, NY — 7 W New York has finalized an enhanced Tabletop Market program that will be one of its most expansive to-date. Building on a timely and rich bridal theme, several suites have... more »

Tier Toys Launches Stackers’ Puzzle, Sorter & Storage Case Product Line

Australia – American children familiar with the story of Noah's Ark can name many of the animals that endured 40 days and 40 nights of flooding. There are giraffes, lions, elephants, monkeys and bears. But... more »

Bloomsberry & Co. Premium Dark & Milk Chocolate Bars Provide Consumers the Opportunity to Fight Global Warming

Salem, MA – With Earth Day right around the corner, discerning consumers know they can help the environment and eat their chocolate too when purchasing the all-natural premium Climate Change Chocolate™ bars. The bars, the... more »

What green can mean for a retailer’s image

Retailers are facing multiple challenges in light of today's tightening economy. Energy costs are skyrocketing, with commercial electricity prices rising more than 80 percent since 2000. Even so, today's rates don't fully reflect the recent... more »

Pharmacy sets the ‘pace’ in heart of Nichols

In the center of the small town of Nichols, at 118 South Main Street, across the street from the fire station, stands Pace's Pharmacy. A.B. "Butch" Pace Jr. said his father, A.B. "Burney" Pace Sr.,... more »