Retailers stocking up for holiday shopping season

Tulsa, OK - With temperatures still in the 90s and summer still officially under way, retailers are starting to stock up for the holiday retail shopping season, hoping to get an early start and remind... more »

Roman, Inc. and Precious Moments, Inc. Sign Licensing Agreement

Bloomingdale, Ill. – Roman, Inc., a leader in the giftware industry, has signed a licensing agreement with fellow giftware manufacturer Precious Moments Inc., Rolling Meadows, Ill, to design and distribute inspirational product. Precious Moments came... more »

Cancer patient wanted more than a surgical cap after hair loss, so she created a business to offer attractive options

League City, TX - When Carol Galland was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 1994, the hospital provided her with a surgical cap to hide her hair loss.That mortified the Oklahoma hairdresser, who soon... more »

Tax Increase Would Hit Few Small Businesses

As Congress and President Obama wrestle over whether to let the Bush tax cuts expire for the wealthiest Americans, one of the most heated aspects of the debate, in Washington and in neighborhoods across the... more »

Closely knit plans: Yarn store to offer local, natural crafts and gifts

Middletown, VA - Three local women are going to start spinning yarn in Middletown.When Valerie Kellam, a lifelong knitter and crocheter, reached a crossroads in her life, she joked with her husband about how she... more »

b. ellen boutique

Houston, TX - At b. ellen, it's a family affair. Shannon and Brandy Divin, along with their son Cameron, have worked to make their retail, décor and gift store an award-winning, Houston-area boutique.Brandy, a fourth-generation... more »

Survey Indicates NYIGF’s Top Position Among U.S. Home and Gift Shows

White Plains, NY - Results from a recent market study conducted by independent strategy consultancy AMR International (AMR) indicate that the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) holds a top position among U.S. home and... more »

tag Introduces Casual Furniture Alongside tag’s new Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Chicago, IL – tag launches its new collection of Indoor/Outdoor Folding Furniture at the Casual Furniture Show in Chicago, September 21-24, 2010.The new furniture collection includes several styles of folding chairs and tables available in... more »

Red, White and Blue — and Green

How selling U.S.-made products sells not just products, but patriotismBy Abby Heugel, Managing Editor Considering that many popular tourist destinations cater to American interests and history - especially military/historical sites and national parks - it... more »

Waldwick business thinks outside the picture

Gail Swirczynski, the owner of Let's Frame it Inc. in Waldwick, is celebrating 25 years of enhancing the art and prized possessions of her customers.Swirczynski said she's been asked to frame not only the usual... more »