News

July 11, 2009
Concord Mills Mall stands against free speech, costs jobs

Several employees of a local business will be losing their jobs because the owners of Concord Mills Mall do not agree with the business's political merchandise. The employees work for Free Market Warrior a Conservative... more »

July 11, 2009
Cedar Springs couple plan store with Amish-crafted goods

Cedar Springs, Michigan — While some people think it might not be a good idea to open a business during a recession, Bob and Betty Truesdale believe they can make a go of it --... more »

July 11, 2009
Small Plum Introduces the Next Generation of Organic Gift Apparel

New York, New York -- Small Plum introduces the next generation of organic gift apparel. Made from the best material on earth, these organic, 100% bamboo garments are luxuriously soft and make the perfect gift... more »

July 10, 2009
Gilefsky Merger/Northeast Market Center 2010 Show Dates

Ron Gilefsky & Company, Inc., a manufacturer's representative organization who has been servicing the six New England states for over 37 years, is pleased to announce its recent merger with Mike Anderson of Old Colony... more »

July 10, 2009
NYIGF Website Adds New Features for Buyers

White Plains, NY — Three new time-saving features have been added to NYIGF.com, the official website of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), further extending the site's services for Fair participants. Effective immediately, market-goers... more »

July 10, 2009
National Stationery Show (NSS) Launches YouTube Video

White Plains, NY — A YouTube video featuring commentary and highlights of the 2009 National Stationery Show® (NSS) has gone viral, with more than 300 views just hours after launching.The video can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvaf8vWjR0... more »

July 9, 2009
The Purple Tree moves next door

The Purple Tree gift shop has moved a couple of doors south to a bigger store at 516 Second St.The family-owned and operated business has gone from 287 square feet of selling space that was... more »

July 9, 2009
Dogeared Presents: Breast Cancer – Find a Cure

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, has long supported the efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. The company's Breast Cancer, Find a... more »

July 9, 2009
Lessons Learned: Keepsakes Etc Owner Bob Shirilla

Bob Shirilla and his wife JoAnn own and operate the online gift store Keepsakes Etc and the tote bag store Simply Bags. Keepsakes Etc was originally established in 1982 as a traditional brick-and-mortar gift store... more »

July 8, 2009
New card shop opens today in Fulton

Some of the shelves were empty, unpacked boxes were stacked next to the counter and there was a fine coating of sawdust on the floor and tables Tuesday afternoon, but manager and purchasing agent Carol... more »

July 8, 2009
Pizzaz offers that personal touch

More than a year ago a local mother and daughter decided to open up a gift shop together in Gulf Breeze. The Gulf Breeze women knew they wanted their business to sell items not necessarily... more »

July 8, 2009
Valuing independents

To encourage residents to shop at locally owned businesses, Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker and the group Shop Local Raleigh last Thursday issued a statement declaring July 1-7 to be "Independents Week.""All of those businesses you... more »