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June 8, 2009
OneCoast eShow Opens its Virtual Doors

OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home décor, gift and collegiate products, opened its six-day eShow on Monday. The eShow is the industry's first... more »

June 7, 2009
The Pink Elephant opens today in La Porte

Michigan City - The Pink Elephant, described as "a savvy resale shop," opens today at 510 Lincolnway in La Porte. Among an array of antique stores, this one stands out because of its bright begonia... more »

June 6, 2009
5 Questions: Setting up shop in Pettigrew Heights

Ted and Bonnie Lambertus opened their gift shop, The Willow Tree, with little fanfare at the beginning of March.But the store already is drawing upon the history of the Pettigrew Heights area where it's located.The... more »

June 6, 2009
Cooks’ favorite apple

Chelan, WA — It's not a Granny or a Honeycrisp or a Gala, but it's an apple well known to area cooks.It's Mary and David Weldy's Culinary Apple — a kitchen store that's easy to... more »

June 6, 2009
Unique toy store opens in downtown Pleasanton

A new toy store that promises to be as unique in its merchandising as its owners, Dee and Rob Nitzsche, are in their concepts about what a successful toy store should be opened in downtown... more »

June 6, 2009
Russ Berrie’s widow finds joy as owner of Kate’s Paperie specialty paper chain

Angelica Berrie -- philanthropist, former Russ Berrie chief executive and widow of that company's founder -- says she's found new joy with a business venture that returned her to an old passion: paper. Berrie, 54,... more »

June 5, 2009
Local art gallery turns 10

Hourglass Art and Gift Gallery turns 10 this month, and owner Lorrie DiCesare will show all 14 of her contracted artists to mark the milestone.The artists - all of whom have shown at Hourglass for... more »

June 5, 2009
Handcrafted Products Abound at Summer 2009 Edition of San Francisco International Gift Fair

San Francisco, CA — It's the difference between receiving an e-mail or a hand-written note on fine stationery. It's the distinction of a hand-painted objet d'art vs. a mass-produced poster. The personal, artisan-made touch will... more »

June 5, 2009
Old Mill Inspires New Products

Burlington, Vermont – Rich Frog Industries, a toy manufacturer in Burlington, Vermont, reflects its appreciation for history both in the location it chooses to occupy and the toys it chooses to create. Rich Frog is... more »

June 5, 2009
Summer NYIGF to Showcase 300+ International Companies

White Plains, NY — More than 300 companies from 39 countries and five continents worldwide will participate in the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), creating the most extensive offering of... more »

June 5, 2009
Suburban toys stores say buyers focusing on low cost

Suburban toy stores are finding top selling products have one thing in common. The price tags are under $25.While parents trim family budgets, they still find a need to pick up birthday presents or something... more »

June 4, 2009
Businesses weathering the storm

Two downtown Milford business owners have buddied up to save their stores.Aubergine Gallery has moved to the other side of Main Street and a few storefronts south to share at Adrianne's Gifts.Janine Rudzki, who owns... more »