Fiesta Dinnerware Takes The Cake

The Homer Laughlin China Company iscelebrating the 75th Anniversary of its iconic Fiesta Dinnerware Brand with a custom cake created by Charm City Cakes, of "Ace of Cakes" fame. The cake will be on display... more »

Young Business Owner Makes Presence In Downtown Ganado

It's not easy being young business owners, but Amanda Mamerow and her husband, Tim Mamerow, are doing it well.This month, the Mamerows are celebrating the inaugural anniversary of their Ganado-based store, The Sweetheart Boutique, a... more »

Godiva Introduces New Products To Travel-Retail

The confectionery company will return to the Duty Free Show of the Americas this year with a focus on South American expansionChocolate supplier Godiva will return this year to the Duty Free Show of the... more »

Trend Lab L.L.C. Introduces NASCAR® Gift Sets

Trend Lab, LLC, adds new NASCAR gift sets to their NASCAR licensed product line. These NASCAR gift sets are now available.You and your little racing fan will love any of the 3 new NASCAR gift... more »

Sky Of Blue Introduces Its New Line Of Birthday Cards

Sky of Blue Cards is proud to announce the release of its new line of birthday cards. Sky of Blue Cards has created their first line of birthday cards comprised of 24 unique designs. Sixteen... more »

New Decor Shop Butter Home Proves That Good Things Come In Small Packages

Butter Home perches on the mezzanine level above Homegrown sandwiches in the rafters of the Melrose Market. Opened in early December 2010, this tiny, 366-square-foot home décor and gift store is a diminutive delight, filled... more »

National Retail Federation Estimates Sales Will Rise 4% In 2011

The National Retail Federation released its 2011 economic forecast Wednesday, projecting that retail industry sales would increase 4% from 2010. The estimate -- which excludes automobiles, gas stations and restaurants -- follows seven consecutive months... more »

ShopArlington Promotes Local Businesses, Offers Savings

Want to save money on meals, shopping and services while supporting Arlington's business community? The ShopArlington retail program is beneficial for both businesses and residents. ShopArlington was developed by staff from the county's Arlington Economic... more »

In Washington, a Historic Retail Strip Is Revived

In recent years Barracks Row, a shopping strip on Eighth Street southeast of the Capitol that had languished since the 1960s, has been transformed building by building and block by block into a popular destination... more »

Braun Says She’ll ‘Roll Out Red Carpet To Small Business’

Mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun took her message about small business development to the Argyle Street business corridor Sunday morning.Braun greeted patrons at the restaurant Pho 777 and met with local business owners from the... more »