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Despite economic storm clouds, local merchants stay hopeful for Mardi Gras

Batool Ali is worried that the feather boas and Carnival masks she usually can't keep on the shelves during Mardi Gras season will be slow to move this year as visitors to her French Quarter... more »

Local flower shop owners fear lower sales this Valentine’s Day

Middletown — Poor weather and a Saturday holiday have local shops worried about slow sales this Valentine's Day.While a survey by the National Retail Federation finds that consumers plan to spend nearly $102 — 17... more »

Floral shop adds new dimension: Tuxedo rentals

When Don Howlett became the third owner of Kelly's Flowers & Gifts he decided to keep the original name."The name came from Stuart and Marsha Kelly, who were the original owners," Howlett said. "Don's Floral... more »

Hand-Crafted Wines Make Splash

Lincolnton – If someone had told you five years ago that a successful hand-crafted winery was in downtown Lincolnton, most people would have looked at you as if you were from outer space. Today, there... more »

Nonprofits Get “Stimulus Package” from San Francisco International Gift Fair®

San Francisco, CA — Like the song says, "you gotta' have friends." From February 7—10, two San Francisco nonprofits – the San Francisco Food Bank and Under One Roof have something to sing about as... more »

Illume Introduces Happiology

Minneapolis, Minn. – Illume is thrilled to introduce its much-anticipated natural body care and home fragrance line: Happiology. Friendly, vibrant and optimistic: that's the philosophy of Happiology. Positive energy infused with the best natural and... more »

Up With Paper Unveils Turning Points Greeting Cards

Mason, OH – Up With Paper, the world's leading marketer of innovative three dimensional greeting cards, announced that it will launch an all new greeting card line, Turning Points, at the 2009 National Stationery Show... more »

Home Textiles Market Week Draws New Buyers to NYC

White Plains, NY - Retailers from New York and surrounding states made a strong showing at the New York Home Textiles Market Week, January 23-29, 2009, with strong order-writing which, for many exhibiting companies, made... more »

Shine Home Announces World Market Center Las Vegas Debut and Launch of New Spring 2009 Collection

Shine Home, renowned designers of a vibrant and sophisticated home line announces the launch of their Spring 2009 Collection at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. Shine Home's exhibit is located on the second floor of... more »

Susan Branch And Thorndike Mills Introduce Home Sweet Home Collection

Martha's Vineyard artist Susan Branch and Thorndike Mills have collaborated to design and produce a licensed line of home fashions for the Gift Industry. The newest items to bear the familiar style of the Susan... more »