New Westminster Decor Shop a Barometer for Changing City

New Westminster, BC - When the industry you work in begins to shrink and move away, you can try to change with it, or follow it wherever it goes, or you can be like Joanne... more »

William Arthur and Mountaincow Partner to Create Easy Printing Templates for Holiday and Everyday Boxed Invitations and Note Cards

William Arthur Inc., the signature of fine stationery, and Mountaincow LLC, developer of innovative professional invitation printing software, today announced the immediate availability of Easy Printing Templates for the entire collection of William Arthur printable... more »

Couple’s Sweet Idea Aims to Lift Spirits in Tough Economic Times

Sterling Heights, MI - It was one year ago this Sweetest Day weekend that Casey Petz and Lauren Tignanelli Petz took the plunge and opened their Detroit Chocolat shop in Sterling Heights.It wasn't something the... more »

How Soon is Too Soon? Stores Decked out With Christmas Decorations

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even though it's not even Halloween.Many retailers are ignoring the fact that Oct. 31 is still two weeks away and decking their halls and walls with red... more »

Bijoux Jewelery and Gift Shop Takes on a Sparkling New Look

Berwick, UK - Saturday, October 15 sees the exciting relaunch of West Street jewellery and gift shop Bijoux following a major refurbishment.Bijoux is a family-run independent jewellery and gift shop in the heart of Berwick.... more »

Buzzing New Business Offers Unique Art

Alpharetta, GA - Terry Henner is a beekeeper that is generating a different sort of buzz.Her honey production is one of the things Henner, owner of Cool Bees Artwork and Gifts, can't keep on the... more »

Augusta-Area Retail Sector Slowly Recovering From Recession

Augusta, GA - Americans may be complaining about the economy, but it doesn't seem to be keeping Augusta shoppers from frequenting local stores.Amy Epps, the owner of The Swank Co. in Surrey Center, said business... more »

Fair Trade Bazaar Offers Wide Range of Merchandise

Racine, WI - From soup mixes to note pads made from elephant dung, the fair trade movement is showing how commerce can directly benefit people in need. On Saturday at Regency Mall, Racine's first Fair... more »

Caravan’s Hallmark Celebrates 15 Years

Fenton, MI - "Life is a special occasion," and now it is Caravan's Hallmark Shop's turn to celebrate its own milestone 15th year in business.  Caravan's Hallmark Shop opened its doors on Silver Parkway in... more »

NYIGF’s “Night on Broadway” Features Rock of Ages

The raucous, five-time Tony Award® nominated Broadway musical Rock of Ages will be the featured "Night on Broadway" show during the winter 2012 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). As part of... more »