Behind a Start-Up: One Family

Many of the questions I get from readers have to do with money — specifically how people fund a career shift. I try to get these financial details as often as possible, and I recently... more »

Three Questions: They enjoy being the life of a party

Jeff and Carolyne Curley's life can be considered one big party.The husband and wife own Streamers Party and Gift Store in Caldwell. In addition to balloons, party favors, cups, plates and matching accessories, the store... more »

Small Retail: Couple took a leap of faith to buy Christian bookstore

At Episcopal Bookstore in Seattle, religion is fluid, the Bible will always be open to interpretation, and God may be the one or the creator, but is rarely he.As bookkeeper and book buyer, Nancy Marshall... more »

Retail sales weak in March

Canadians bought more cars but fewer clothes and accessories amid severe winter weather as retail sales grew a weaker-than-expected 0.1 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said yesterday.Analysts were forecasting a 0.3 per cent rise... more »

Alexa’s Angels Debuts Two New Collections

Windsor, Colo. - Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer dedicated to providing high quality, original designs, introduces its new Words To Live By collection and fresh additions to its popular Languages of Life... more »

Walt Disney Launches Signature Stationery Collection

New York, NY — The Walt Disney Signature collection, Disney's first upscale, non - character, adult lifestyle brand, has expanded with the launch of luxury stationery products unveiled this week at the National Stationery Show... more »

Green World Introduces Affordable, Quality in Jute Braided Rugs

Tucker, GA - Known for his impressive annual debuts of attention-getting new products, Junior Gupta, president of Homespice Decor, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugs and accessories, unveils his latest venture in 2008 -... more »

Wellspring Partners with Shopatron

Lancaster, PA - Wellspring, the company that brings fun and function to every day life, has partnered with Shopatron to meet the needs of both the consumer wishing to purchase Wellspring product while supporting the... more »

Woodstock Chimes Introduces New Products for Summer 2008

Woodstock Chimes, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of precision-tuned windchimes and premium musical gifts, introduces a stunning lineup of new products for summer 2008. The introductions include additions to several of Woodstock Chimes' most... more »

Green Products Trade Show to Help Retailers Explore Eco-Friendly Options

Las Vegas, NV - Businesses looking to gain information about green consumer trends and insights are invited to attend earthNOW expo June 4-5, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A progressive conference program will... more »