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Village Wrought unveils wine caddies, accessories

(FABIUS, NY) -- From the heart of Central New York comes Village Wrought Iron's unique and creative line of wine caddies and accessories. Whether entertaining at home, attending a party or looking for a unique... more »

Economy shrinks as spending ebbs

The US economy contracted in the third quarter as the sharpest drop in consumer spending in nearly 30 years erased any remaining doubts that the nation is in a recession, analysts said.The Commerce Department reported... more »

Gift shop for the horsey set

IL — A Western-themed gift shop has opened at the Sundance Saloon at Fountain Square, where the music is Country and Western, and most of the patrons are cowboys and cowgirls at heart."We're doing great,... more »

New owner changes look, merchandise at Linden Tree

Noblesville, IN -- Rori Anderson will open the Linden Tree for business Monday, and she's already wondering what she's gotten herself into. Anderson, 47, Westfield, is starting her first full-time job since she quit teaching... more »

Dallas offers cost-effective destination, growing resources

(DALLAS) –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place January 14-20, 2009 will maximize the number of new resources, information, and... more »

Gift shop set to open downtown

Kathleen McFall was diving south on Pontiac Trail when she got to Whipple Street and noticed a 'for lease' sign on the corner building.She had always wanted to open her own store, but never really... more »

On Main Street, Shops Partner to Make Registers Ring

Oswego, NY — Gas prices may have come down but with the economy in a tailspin and consumer confidence at its lowest since 1967, small shop owners are taking preventive measures in order to survive... more »

Online retail to grow strong with Web 2.0, despite economic downturn

(LONDON) - WorkLight, the Web 2.0 for business specialist, says the e-tail industry is growing strong as Web 2.0 and social eCommerce initiatives are adopted to promote customer-focused, cost-effective business in a time of economic... more »

Shaman Chocolates introduce Organic Flavors

(Soquel, CA) - Shaman Chocolates is pleased to announce it has expanded its collection of gourmet, organic chocolate bars to include two new flavors. All profits from the sale of the certified organic and Fair... more »

AmericasMart: New home in January

(ATLANTA) -- AmericasMart HOME is poised to undergo a dramatic evolution following the debut of Building 2 WestWing during the January Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market... more »