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Death and Décor Topic of New Mystery Novel at Las Vegas Design Center ‘First Friday’ Event

Las Vegas, NV—Was it Col. Mustard in the freshly painted library with a putty knife? Or perhaps Miss Scarlet in the porte cochere with the tape measure? Anything can happen when the world of design... more »

Gift shop proprietor offers the personal touch

An entrepreneur who has just launched a gift shop in Bournville is hoping to beat the recession by selling products with a personal touch.Helen Dean, owner of 'Gifted' in Bournville Lane, said living in France... more »

Airport store, eatery need permanent owners

The naming of permanent proprietors at the restaurant and gift shop at Abilene Regional Airport is up in the air, but airport officials hope to make selections in the coming months for both establishments.Rose to... more »

Shoppers still recognise the importance of reducing carbon emissions in spite of recession

Businesses that assume the deepening recession has dampened consumers' desire to go green should think again. Despite the worsening economic outlook, shoppers are still placing an emphasis on environmental concerns, new research suggests.Two thirds of... more »

Zak Strengthens Environmental Commitment With New Packaging

Spokane, WA – This year, one of the most recognized symbols of licensed children's dinnerware is getting a facelift. As part of its commitment to be an environmentally responsible company, Zak Designs has introduced new... more »

Salon owner finds success in hair care, gift shop

Thirty-two years ago this April, a single mother left her job at Cross Keys Salon on Brook Street to open her own salon.Now, in her third location, Shirley Shaw owns and operates Hair A Fair... more »

Artists have luck o’ the Irish

Two local artists have spun lifelong passions into successful business enterprises and, this St. Patrick's Day, both have special reason to praise the luck of the Irish.When Susan Hettrich-Makoczy gave up her career as a... more »

World Market Center Las Vegas Announces Plans For June 2010 “Gift + Home” Market

Las Vegas — World Market Center Las Vegas recently announced plans to launch its first ancillary market – "Gift + Home" – June 13 to 16, 2010.  This new event marks the home furnishings campus'... more »

Boutique owner combines keen business sense, friendly manner

Susan Lanier, the owner of Susan's, 457 Highland Ave. in Surrey Center, goes above and beyond to give her customers a dose of Southern hospitality. Employee Sherry Sims has worked at Susan's for 15 years... more »

Gourmet Housewares Online Catalog Gallery Goes Live

White Plains, NY—The Gourmet Housewares Show®, premier marketplace for upscale housewares and culinary products, is pleased to announce the activation of the Online Catalog Gallery - a visual product finder - with 10 catalogs already... more »