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Little Environmentalists begin ‘green’ education

Hartland, WI -- When today's moms and dads were kids, exploring nature meant catching lightning bugs, creating an ant farm or making a mud pie. But with hot button topics like environment, sustainability, green and... more »

BriarPatch named best game for 2008

Millburn, NJ – I spy a doctor of toys, a game liked by boys, a top prize for '08, child's play that's top rate. Unscramble the clue and it's easy to see that Briarpatch, winner... more »

Bruce Lund Named to Chicago Toy and Game Fair Advisory Board

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Toy and Game fair is honored to announce that Bruce Lund, founder of Lund and Company, L.L.C., a toy design and product invention company, has agreed to be a member of... more »

Unique Channahon shop relocates to ‘the perfect spot’

Channahon, IL -- Aimee's Cottage is one of many success stories of small businesses popping up on U.S. 6.In less than a year of opening, the craft, gift and home decor shop expanded and now... more »

Educational seminars, tours by industry experts during NEOCON East

Baltimore – NeoCon East, the premier exposition in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design and management of the built environment, returns October 29-30, 2008 to the Baltimore Convention Center. The show features two exciting days... more »

Decorating from the home town

Heather Davis is crazy about decorating. When her third child was old enough to start school she knew she wanted to get a job. So she decided to put her love of decorating and desire... more »

Olive Home: New shop features gourmet food, gifts

When partners Fernando Pereyra and William King opened The Olive Market on Main Street in Georgetown eight years ago, they also had a vision of continuing to expand gourmet and gift services. That time has... more »

Balancing inventory

Pity the retailer.If he doesn't have it, he can't sell it. But if he orders it and nobody buys it, that's even worse.Inventory planning can be challenging in any financial climate. But when consumer spending... more »

Wearing her art on her sleeve

At age 6, Joan Carney was already a budding fashionista with a strong preference for selecting her own outfits on family shopping trips. During one such outing, she was allowed to choose only one pair... more »

Fall brings spring debut at Atlanta apparel

ATLANTA — Fresh spring lines, edgy new designers and product introductions headline the October 11-14 Atlanta Apparel Market, featuring the Atlanta International Bridal Market. With more than 550 showrooms and 1,000 temporary booths, AmericasMart Atlanta... more »