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In Litchfield, It’s Better to Share

The Renaissance center in the Tollgate Hill business district of Litchfield has had several incarnations over the years. Two of the five current businesses subscribing to a strength-in-numbers school of merchandising are Scarborough Faire Home... more »

‘Sweet’ town banks on collaboration

Lititz is Lancaster County's sweet spot.Or at least that's the pitch retailers in the small town - which is perpetually chocolate-scented thanks to the Wilbur Chocolate Factory - soon plan to make.Merchants there have banded... more »

Take Me Home moving to new one

Palos Heights' loss will be Palos Park's gain after Take Me Home gifts and home interiors shop opens soon in the Mill Creek Shopping Center, 131st Street and La Grange Road."People are upset that I... more »

New Resources Draw Retailers to Ex-Tracts

White Plains, NY - Despite challenging economic conditions, spa, salon and specialty retailers sought new resources at the winter edition of EX•TRACTS®, January 25-29 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Presented as... more »

Strong Activity at NYIGF Signals Renewed Optimism

White Plains, NY — "Quality over quantity" characterized the optimistic and healthy buying activity during the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) which took place January 25-29 at the Jacob K.... more »

Homer residents chocolate shop rolls out Valentine’s Day specials

According to Margaret Carlson, owner of Hollingsworth Candies in Lockport, chocolate candies are the right route to your loved one's heart this Valentine's Day."People love the smell of candy. When they walk in and smell... more »

Former chef for the stars shares secrets

For some cooking aficionados, tuning in to Rachel Ray or Emeril LaGasse may be a great way to spice up a dulled recipe repertoire. But if the only cooking class you watch is on television,... more »

Entrepreneurs Have High Hopes For Downtown Plant City

Plant City - From Wall Street to Main Street, the economy is reeling. Yet as Circuit City and other mammoth retailers collapse and chains such as Bennigan's shutter restaurants coast to coast, in historic downtown... more »

The Nature’s Barn to have open house next week

In January of this year, owner Charlotte Leight moved her shop from the backyard garden of The Lantern Post to the storefront at 20 E. Columbus St., the former home of the herb shop.Built between... more »

Group suggests business ideas for downtown area

Tuscumbia - A place to purchase sewing material. A dress shop for mature women.Gift shops for baby and bridal showers, a shoe store, hardware store and soup-and-sandwich shop.Those ideas were among businesses a group of... more »