Tweens

IT is 11:15 a.m. The kids have the day off from school and I'm mall crawling The Westchester in White Plains, with my posse: my 11-year-old daughter, Lake, and two of her friends, Annabelle Kirk,... more »

Hands-on learning Kids, parents fired up over muddy business

Getting dirty while you put a personal touch on kitchenware or make a gift for a friend is worth the price of admission at Muddy Hands the Pottery Place on Center Street in Rutland.The studio,... more »

Jewelry with a cause

Inside the basement of her Richwood, Ky., home, May Tagher patiently slices delicate slivers of ornately decorated polymer clay. Each sliver with its minuscule image will be wrapped around a clay bead. One by one,... more »

iBerkshires Profiles Michele Gietz: Waking Up Happy Every Day

Florida - It's a business philosophy and foundation on which to build a life, and it is the essence of Florida resident Michele Gietz."You have to be an optimist," Gietz said during a Saturday afternoon... more »

Vinegar Plant Becomes ‘Traders Market’

Rogers -- Fresh fruit, coffee, appliances and more under one roof may soon be the newest asset to the Rogers Downtown Historic District.Developer Moe Torabi is completing renovations to the old vinegar factory at the... more »

Gifts define Goes Soft on Customers with New Plush Collection

Tampa, FL, United States - Gifts define offers collection of accessories and hand-stitched felt "softy" dolls with personality. These dolls aren't just for kids or for collecting dust on a shelf - these chic, hip... more »

4 women established businesses made to last

The past 20 years have brought tremendous growth in Arizona and with that, endless opportunity.Success stories can be found in every niche, leaving little doubt about the crucial role women play in our entrepreneurial scene.... more »

What are your strategies for loss prevention in your store?

Angela Day of Ivy Ridge Traditions Angela Day of Ivy Ridge Traditions North Wilkesboro, NC 877.667.4556 IvyRidge.com "We had several issues with merchandise disappearing, and recently installed a nine-camera security system with the ability to... more »

Write On!

The New British Invasion As Ruth Bonser says it, Cath Kidston is such a household name in the United Kingdom that even her dog Stanley is famous. Bonser is the head of public relations for... more »

What Men Want

Guise At Guise in Chicago, men can watch television, chug a beer and get a haircut or a shave. Oh, and they can shop, too. Owner Brad Habansky offers his customers a twofer: products and... more »