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Editorial: New programs, parking breaks make it worthwhile to shop local
Salem, MA - If you're not done holiday shopping by the time you pick up this week's Salem Gazette, you probably wish you were. Now is the time of the dreaded traffic backup all over... more »
Retailers hope season’s sales will save 2009
Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore... more »
Takoma Park urges residents to shop where they live
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Bethany Karn perused a display of earrings and necklaces in the Now & Then gift store in Old Town Takoma Park. Although finding the perfect holiday gifts for her loved... more »
Warm your soul at New Leaf Tea Room
The holiday hustle can be exciting, but sometimes it is good to take a break from the season's stress and regroup physically, mentally and emotionally -- and The New Leaf Tea Room in the Victorian... more »
New gift shop focuses on quality, local and monastery-made goods
For a long time, customers at Loome Theological Booksellers in Stillwater have asked if the store might consider selling religious gifts in addition to the more than 250,000 books that already line the store's shelves.And... more »
Woodstock Chimes’® New Product Debuts Offer Inspiration
Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, will unveil several new products at the 2010 winter shows, including an array of inspirational products. Woodstock Reflections™, one of the company's new series... more »
Gamewright Enters Forbidden Territory in 2010
Newton, MA – For the past 16 years, producing award-winning family games has been the mission of leading game manufacturer Gamewright. To commemorate this milestone, the company is positioned for success with nine innovative new... more »
Ivystone Launches Atlanta Showroom
Ivystone, which is merging with HomeStyle to become the industry's largest sales agency serving gift & home décor retailers, is announcing the opening of a new 6,000 square foot showroom in AmericasMart, Atlanta.Its showroom (#1807)... more »
Holiday-hungry retailers go in for Socialized selling
When the retail going gets tough, the tough tweet.Retailers have waded deeper and deeper into social media in recent years, going viral to reveal a bit of personality or simply pump promotions.Yet this year's holiday... more »
Midwest-CBK Signs Expands Atlanta and Dallas Showrooms to Showcase Combined, Larger Line
Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle in home décor, gifts, holiday and candles, announces it has expanded and combined its Atlanta and Dallas showrooms to... more »
Marketing Main Street for the holidays
Snow squalls are in the forecast for Collingswood's business district through Christmas Eve, creating a winter wonderland for shoppers and diners."It's very Bedford Falls," borough spokeswoman Cassandra Duffey said.Facing tough competition from malls and chain... more »
Shop local movement picks up steam in Merrimack Valley
North Andover — For years, the phrase "Think global, act local" has been associated with the environmental movement.Activists proclaimed that if people helped the environment in their own backyards, they would in turn be helping... more »
