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Design Abounds at National Stationery Show

White Plains, NY — A design infusion will create a palpable buzz at the May 2009 National Stationery Show®. Enriched with visually stunning bridal-themed vignettes, an expanded Demo Theater showcasing all things paper, a new... more »

Local merchants improve our quality of life

With the gluttonous serving of gloom delivered by most media these days, fear and frustration levels are high. As I wandered through the county the past few days, a constant thought was how fortunate we... more »

Trendz owners open new gift store in Birmingham

With stores in downtown Birmingham closing at a rapid rate, partly because of the poor economy, here is a bit of good news:Michael Collins and David Zawicki, owners of Oliver's Trendz -- a super-fun accessories... more »

Folks shopping… just not at high-end stores

Shoppers who once paid $80 for a brand-name dress shirt at Dillard's now flip through racks at Marshall's, where a comparable shirt, maybe in an off color, costs around $40.Marshall's former customers browse Savers, where... more »

Tough times? These businesses adapt to survive and thrive

It sounds like an ordinary sales call -- but with one big difference designed to meet the challenges of the slow economy.Two people from Bakersfield-based produce company Sun World International LLC paid a visit last... more »

Downtown businesses remain upbeat

Hingham, MA - While some downtown merchants are finding that business is slow during these challenging economic times, they're looking on the bright side and finding creative ways to attract customers. Other businesses are thriving.... more »

7 W New York Kicks Off New York Design Festival with Designer Day All-Star Panel

NY, NY – On the evening of Tuesday, March 24, Judith S. Schwartz Ph.D., critic, curator, artist, author and NYU professor will moderate a panel exploring the intersection of art, design & craft as part... more »

Hard times for the crisis: Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs close on a note of success

The year 2009 started on a very positive note for the industry at the consumer goods fairs in Frankfurt – Paperworld, Christmasworld, Beautyworld and Hair and Beauty. The consumer goods industry did not experience a... more »

Zak Turns to Sea and Sky for True Blue

Spokane, WA – In an effort to continually bring the latest global color trends to kitchens everywhere, this year Zak Designs is turning blue. The newest addition to Zak's fashionable palette of kitchen prep products... more »

Optimistic couple taking time to sell the flowers

LaGrange, OH — When one door closed for Michele Marquis, she opened another — this one to a new floral shop.As the executive director for Lorain County Junior Achievement, Marquis was faced with the long... more »