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New candy shop opens on Waseca Avenue

Root beer barrels. Laffy Taffy. Candy Sticks. Fun dip. Bit-O-Honeys. Mary Janes. Lemon Heads. Sweet Lorraine's.Sweet Lorraine's Candy Shoppe, a new store on Waseca Avenue, features locally-made gourmet chocolate products as well as classic penny... more »

Dallas Market Center Launches Global New Product Search

DALLAS –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced "The Next Big Thing," a search for the best new products in the world. The contest is for anyone who has "The... more »

Planet Pixies eco-conscious organic dolls

New York, NY – The newest concept from Toyland to living a greener life are the Planet Pixies-- three clever little creatures who offer simple steps to children (as young as 3) to make their... more »

Alexa’s Angels Signs Distributor Agreement with 
Canadian Gift Concepts

(Windsor, CO) -- Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational and gift jewelry manufacturer known for its high-quality original designs, has signed a distribution agreement with Canadian Gift Concepts Corporation for sales of its product throughout Canada.... more »

Eatonton merchant sees green in red and black

Marlene Gordon is eagerly awaiting the start of the University of Georgia's football season Saturday. But she won't be watching the game. She'll be selling Bulldog novelties to some of those making the pilgrimage up... more »

Taliesin Bookstore to debut new apparel, home accessories at Milwaukee Craft Show

TALIESIN, SPRING GREEN, Wis.– Taliesin Bookstore at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home of Frank Lloyd Wright for nearly 50 years, will showcase new scarves, ties, decorative tiles, throws and other home accessories from the Frank Lloyd... more »

Art born in Montana, made in China

Lincoln, Montana — Rick Rowley has gone a long way in his varied artistic and business career — half way around the world to China.The 49-year-old Lincoln man splits his time in two-month stints between... more »

Cashells: Trying to break out

Everyone likes getting cash, and Donna Fanning believes people will like it even more if the money comes tucked inside a Cashell.The Cashell is Fanning's patent-pending, homespun alternative to gift cards and greeting cards.Each Cashell... more »

Funk Times 2: In a pair of old homes, antique shop owners’ quirky dreams come true

Choosing a business location ought to involve lots of market research. But don't tell Lynne Holland and Linda Nath that."Linda kept driving past it, and we'd always talked about having a shop," says Ms. Holland.... more »

Finalists for 20th Annual ARTS Awards Announced

DALLAS –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry, announced the 20th annual ARTS Awards finalists.The ARTS Awards is... more »