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June 3, 2009
New Furniture Talent Debuts

Englewood, New Jersey — Designer-artisan Richard Nardone announces the launch of his new furniture studio, offering eco-friendly wooden beds, tables and decorative accessories. The dramatic pieces are all made to order, by hand, and feature... more »

June 3, 2009
Sunbeam Shop sheds light on quality kids clothing

When my youngest daughter was a few days old, a package arrived at our house from The Sunbeam Shop. This was in 1981. When I opened the gift box, inside there was a dainty white... more »

June 2, 2009
Kookie Krazy tries to put marketing in the mix

At Kookie Krazy Inc. in Thousand Oaks, where customers make their own oversized cookies, co-owner Mark Boos Benhard aims to re-create the magic of the original "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" movie that captivated... more »

June 2, 2009
Kids consignment store slated to open

The former location of Wiggles and Giggles will soon become Gumballs and Overalls, a new children's consignment shop - the second to occupy the storefront at 122 Courtland St.The upscale consignment boutique boasts name brands... more »

June 2, 2009
Frugality turns fashionable as recession hits the wealthy

Months before financial markets collapsed in fall 2008, boutique proprietor Lee-Lee Sprenger noticed that her usually free-spending customers were flinching at $900 price tags on sweaters fresh from Italy. Sales at Mélange on Montana Avenue... more »

June 2, 2009
Analysts expect May sales decline

New York (AP) — The weather has finally thawed, so what about the icy grip consumers have kept on their wallets? Thursday's retail sales numbers for May will offer insight into whether an uptick in... more »

June 2, 2009
Tough Economy Brings More Of The Same For Dad: Ties, Gift Cards And Lots Of Love, According To NRF

Washington, DC – During a thriving economy or a global recession one thing remains true for dear old dad when it comes to Father's Day: Dinner and neckties. According to the National Retail Federation's 2009... more »

June 2, 2009
Build-A-Bear is hands-on in kids’ real and virtual worlds

Build-A-Bear Workshop has spent years studying how its young customers play. When it noticed that its tech-savvy pre-teen customers were as content to play in the virtual world as the real one, the company created... more »

June 2, 2009
Summer 2009 Edition of the Seattle Gift Show

Seattle, Washington — From August 22 – 25 Seattle is the city of good shopping, good ideas and even better deals. That's because the summer edition of the semi-annualSeattle Gift Show will bring nearly 500... more »

June 2, 2009
Alexa’s Angels Inspires Town to “Pass On the Positive”

Windsor, CO — Alexa's Angels, a Windsor-based inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer known for its high quality, original designs, recently held a unique event designed to help fellow residents honor the anniversary of a devastating tornado... more »

June 2, 2009
New York Gift and Home Textiles Market Week at 7W New York

New York, NY - 7 W New York will heat things up this summer during the New York Gift & Home Textiles Market Week (August 14-20). 7 W's all-star line up of showrooms will be... more »

June 1, 2009
Meet Your Merchant: Quite the novel shop

Kit Hattem gets a little nervous when she looks at her bedside table and doesn't see a stack of books. Fortunately, the owner of The Book Seller in downtown Grass Valley doesn't have to look... more »