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New gift shop on Navarre Beach gets approval

A Navarre Realtor will get the chance to redevelop a commercial property on Navarre Beach.The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to enter into negotiations with Dorothy Slye for a lease of the old... more »

FNW’s Annual Home Event

New York — With real estate and home matters in the forefront of everyone's mind, Fashion News Workshop's upcoming Annual Home Event will address some of these timely issues with an emphasis on looking to the... more »

Didi Bahini Boutique Offers Fine Himalayan Artisan Gifts to Support Disadvantaged in Nepal

Ottawa, Canada – In order to give consumers a touch of exotic luxury from faraway Nepal and the chance to support disadvantaged women and children in that impoverished Asian country, Didi Bahini (www.didibahini.ca), a fair... more »

From Wrapit anguish to bliss with gift shop

For Nicola Reading, setting up a franchise with an established national company such as Wrapit seemed to remove some of the risks associated with starting out in business."I did feel a lot more security starting... more »

Don’t worry, buy happy: Cheerful stuff is selling well

The economy's in the tank. Consumers have no spare cash. And the financial outlook is bleak. So, guess what the savviest consumer product makers are rolling out these days: happy stuff. That's right, products that... more »

Ace Named Official “Spokes-Buddy”

Deer Park, NY — The All Star Buddies already have a virtual playground for kids, but now parents and older "buddies" can enjoy the All Star Buddies too. Ace, the baseball buddy, was recently selected... more »

Shops enrich Elmwood Village

For many people, there are few things in life more intimidating than feeling lost in a big box store or shopping. In search of a single item, consumers often wade through thousands of square feet... more »

Chesterfield business stays on top of novelty trends

Steve Barnett turns to Elissa Mast for her balloon expertise every year in the weeks before Valentine's Day."Valentine's Day is a huge balloon day for us," said Barnett, president of Barnett's Hallmark, which operates five... more »

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts: New Gifts for the Bride & Bridal Party

Los Angeles, CA — The wedding day! What better way to spread the love than with specialty jewels that enhance this glorious occasion? Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a best-selling fashion brand known for their hip,... more »

New Timeframe, Management Announced for Portland Gift and Accessories Show

White Plains, NY ... Effective immediately, the summer edition of the semi-annual Portland Gift & Accessories Show will shift to a new fall timeframe, to run in conjunction with the annual Portland Cash & Carry... more »