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Americans reach for small luxuries amid sour economy

San Francisco, CA — As it does for many these days, life feels a bit on the bleak side for Leanne Falise. Soaring heating bills have managed to pick off what luxuries she and her... more »

Ballston Spa businesses look to prosper as seasons change

Ballston Spa, NY — Like every small town, Ballston Spa is struggling against the tide of a downward spiraling economy.The difference is that this village has undergone a revitalization in the past few years that... more »

Gifts guided by God

Jason Mitzel's Fargo business is more like a ministry to him and his wife, Dana.They bought the Rainbow Shop in the 45th Street Marketplace Shopping Center from Jason's parents, Jim and Betty Mitzel of Bismarck,... more »

Fairhaven business owner shifts gears, starts pet gift store

Home décor is one of the toughest retail businesses to be in during this economic crunch, so Anne Kneesch has revamped her business to target a different client base - pet owners. Kneesch, who owned... more »

Boutique dresses, quaint gifts, community ties

Bradenton, IL — To set the record straight: Rusty Crickett's Coastal City Cottage is not an antique store, even though it began as a booth in one on Anna Maria Island. Instead, the store in... more »

IKEA Social Initiative Adds $48 million to UNICEF India Child

New York, NY - UNICEF today announced that IKEA, through its corporate philanthropy arm, IKEA Social Initiative, is further expanding its support for children with a $48 million donation for UNICEF programmes in India. This... more »

Pacific Market Center Announces Spring Home Decor and Gift Show

The Home Décor & Gift Show provides retailers and designers the opportunity to discover the latest trends in home décor, gifts and lifestyle products and buy for the upcoming fall season. Pacific MarketCenter's featured guest... more »

Shore artisans find an outlet

Princess Anne -- Charlotte Sharf didn't attend the Atlanta Gift Show just to shop. She wanted to compare.Trends at the weeklong show spread over 22 floors in three buildings confirmed that merchandise at her Petite... more »

Crafting partnerships: Six women start co-op gift shop in Arnaudville

Arnaudville, LA -Six St. Landry Parish women have turned to a trusted business model to grow their new gift shop during challenging economic times.Acadiana Country Crafts opened earlier this month in Arnaudville using some of... more »

Believing in Wilkes-Barre, mayor’s wife to open downtown store

Wilkes-Barre – One person with every reason to believe the downtown is experiencing a comeback will open a business in the Midtown Village in March.Patty Leighton, wife of Mayor Tom Leighton – the man who... more »