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Breaking up can lead to a business

San Francisco, CA — Smashing Katie is a startup born from a breakup.An online store geared to women who have recently gone through a divorce or breakup, Smashing Katie sells items ranging from a wedding ring... more »

When the tourists leave town …

The winter rains don't just come on the Oregon Coast — they pour and don't stop for tourists, construction workers, house painters or road crews.For many shop owners waiting for the next customer to walk... more »

AmericasMart, American Cancer Society team up to ‘Order The Cure’

ATLANTA – AmericasMart Atlanta has partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for a major promotion called "Order The Cure" to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. During the October 11-14, Atlanta... more »

Edmond finds its ‘Scruples’

Edmond, OK — A new downtown business has "scruples" for all. Scruples of Edmond, 115 S. Broadway, a novelty gift and collectible store, opened Sept. 12 to the delight of downtown shoppers."You want that little... more »

Consumers Want More Fair Trade Products Available

San Francisco, CA - U.S. consumers are no longer strangers to Fair Trade, but cite lack of product availability as the main reason preventing them from buying fairly traded goods, a new study released by... more »

Interior Lifestyle China show attracts international and domestic heavyweights

Interior Lifestyle China – the region's only international trade fair for household products and accessories – will present the latest items, trends and concepts in the high-end interior and lifestyle products industry. The event is... more »

Friends Forever Girls Wins Dr. Toy’s Educational Product award

Temecula, CA – Inspire U, Inc. announced today its Friends Forever Girls' Reina multicultural doll is the recipient of a prestigious "10 Best Educational Products for 2008 Award" from Dr. Toy's Institute for Child Resources.... more »

AmericasMart logistics program unveiled

ATLANTA — AmericasMart Atlanta has launched its latest trade show industry first with AmericasMart Logistics, an all-new Transportation and Warehousing service offering exhibitors door-to-dock product shipping, storage and delivery at guaranteed lowest prices. AmericasMart Logistics... more »

Log Gift Shoppe owners call it quits

Warwick, RI — Interested in buying a small business? The Log Gift and Curtain Shoppe is up for sale, according to owner Anthony J. Ursillo, who has decided to retire after 35 years in the... more »

Family Talk leaves Dr. Toy speechless

Eureka, MO – Walk up and down the toy aisle and it's easy to find one that talks. But did you know there's a game that gets reluctant tweens and teens to speak, in the... more »