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Still going strong: Sundial Shop celebrates 35 years and counting

New Hampshire — Thirty five years ago today, a self-described "snot-nosed kid from Massachusetts" and his wife opened the Sundial Shop, a card and gift store that has become a mainstay of Laconia's downtown.While not predicting... more »

Where did you get that?

FERNDALE, Wash. -- It's what women around the world love to ask when they see something they must have. A new fashion trend for 2009, the Bra Barrette is turning style around and showing that... more »

NYIGF accepting applications for Young Designers’ Platform

(WHITE PLAINS, NY)-- Young designers - including students, recent graduates, or new companies in business for one year or less - are invited to participate in "A+: The Young Designer's Platform", an "incubator" exhibit area... more »

Whereoware Launches Bungalow Website

Herndon, VA -- Whereoware, a web-based technology provider with a strong reputation for its work with some of the top names in the gift and home décor industries, announces the launch of a new business-to-business... more »

Springs creative products group introduces Throw-to-Go

Rock Hill, S.C. – Representatives from Springs Creative Products Group, LLC announced today that the company has released the Throw-to-Go backpack in a variety of popular licensed designs including Disney, John Deere, NASCAR, Coca-Cola and... more »

Montreal collection spotlights Canadian designers

ATLANTA — AmericasMart retailers will discover more than 20 leading Canadian women's and children's labels as "Montreal Collections" headlines the Style Runway fashion show Saturday evening of the October 11-14, 2008, Atlanta Apparel Market.The debut... more »

Allegiance Health’s new retail outlet offers feel-good items

Michigan — There are several ways products sold at the new Allegiance Wellness Marketplace are designed to make customers feel good.The aromatherapy pillow cushions, bath salts and soy candles add comfort to life.Many are organic... more »

Gift shop owner enjoys being her own boss

Debbie Wentzell had been selling insurance for years when it occurred to her that there was something missing from her professional life. She wanted to own her own business. It was a big step but... more »

Credit Crunch means Christmas tills are jingling

North Wales — It's just under four months to go until Christmas but the credit means that cash register bells are already jingling. Sales of festive cards and decorations have rocketed 70% compared to the same... more »

Framing expert makes it perfect

Kittery, Maine — Trendy, friendly and delicious are just some of the words to describe what is still one of the Seacoast's best kept secrets — Wallingford Square. Just over the bridge in Kittery, it... more »