Spring 2008

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NYIGF Handmade Showcases Authentic Craft at Summer 2008

White Plains, NY - A new designation identifying "designer-maker" exhibitors will be introduced this summer in Handmade at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), providing an opportunity for buyers to easily distinguish individual artisans... more »

5 Fatal Mistakes for Small Retailing

In today's fast-moving and ever-changing business environment, mistakes can be fatal. Even at best, statistics show that about half of small businesses last less than two years.My 20-plus years of successfully operating several retail stores... more »

New gift shop in Scituate Harbor

Scituate - Nancy Levanchy has brought a little Joye to Scituate Harbor. Her new gift shop at 196 Front St. features a twist in the name and also in its inventory."Joy is my favorite word,... more »

Hot Trends to Cool Sustainability, California Gift Show Defines Trends

White Plains, NY - As a leading West Coast trendsetter – from the pop culture of Southern California to the universal health of the planet – the summer edition of the California Gift Show will... more »

San Francisco’s Unique Style to set tone for Summer Gift Fair

White Plains, NY - San Francisco's distinctive style – and eco-conscious, wine-savvy, museum-rich and design-driven culture – will pervade the summer edition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 26-29, 2008, at the Moscone... more »

Tea shop can’t serve tea

Amherstburg - The owners of the Loretta Rose Tea Chest fear they won't be able to steep their 85 varieties of tea when they open in a week at their new location.The quaint tea shop... more »

New organic products shop opening

Coshocton - When Sara Kulbacki of Fresno saw a need for new and different products in the Coshocton area, she wanted to try to fill it.After racking up plenty of miles to purchase natural and... more »

Hampden gets piece of the pie

Big change is coming to a once-popular stretch of retail stores in the 3,500 block of Chestnut Avenue in Hampden.Gone for good are a tea room and a consignment store. Coming soon are a pie... more »

Lilypad to provide unique gift items

The Lilypad, A Unique Boutique, owned by Cindy Kressin, has an assortment of products for little ones but will be making a big entrance during it's grand opening in Breckenridge May 1.The new boutique is... more »