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Comfort toys from Maple Landmark offers comfort, familiarity, and fun

(Middlebury, VT) – In this time of economic upheaval, uncertainty and stress, adults often turn to comfort foods – mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese – or comfort activities – gardening, sewing, canning, but children, who... more »

Shirley Nichols does it all in a high-end gift shop

Norman Wells, Canada - Visitors to Norman Wells are often surprised to find Creations, a high-end gift store located in the town square. Thanks to store manager Shirley Nichols, she keeps the store looking like... more »

Holidays will be a big test for stores

Marie Clifford, owner of a gift shop at Westroads Mall, has heard the dire financial projections for retailers. But people so far still are buying, she said.Maybe it's an act of rebellion by consumers who... more »

2009 Philadelphia show retuns home

ATLANTA - The Philadelphia Gift Show returns to the suburban Philadelphia metro area this January with a full roster of buyer services, show highlights and new product resources. Moving to its new home at the... more »

Holiday sales barely predicted to rise; local retailers predict sales will be OK

Beaumont, TX — Christmas has arrived at GiGi's, A Children's Boutique, on Dowlen Road. And Halloween still is four Fridays away. Owners Cara Kinchen and Suzette Smith already have received a shipment of Christmas clothes,... more »

Full of Doubts, U.S. Shoppers Cut Spending

Cowed by the financial crisis, American consumers are pulling back on their spending, all but guaranteeing that the economic situation will get worse before it gets better.In response to the falling value of their homes... more »

Christmas sales begin

Muncie, Indiana -- The calendar says October, but Christmas is here.Stephanie Richards has the trees, wreaths, garland and glitter to prove it.Standing in the back room of her store, Country Charm Christmas, at Muncie Mall,... more »

New Creative Gives Customers “Extreme Makeover”

(Milford, OH) -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, continues to be a trendsetting leader in outdoor living with innovative changes that have revolutionized the... more »

A final bow

The curtain is falling on one of the last retail stores on Capitol Square. After 23 years, the Ohio Theatre Gift Shop will close for good at the end of the month -- a victim... more »

Karen Cole Paper to Exhibit at AmericasMart Atlanta `

MANAKIN SABOT, Va. -- karen cole paper announces plans to exhibit its line of whimsically hand-illustrated stationery at AmericasMart Atlanta Gift Show on January 9-13, 2009. Along with the launch of a newly redesigned website... more »