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May 27, 2009
Kerusso Unveils Important Research on Faith-Sharing Success of Christian-Message T-Shirts

Berryville, Ark. – Vic Kennett, president and chief executive officer of Kerusso, the premier producer of Christian-themed clothing in the U.S., announced findings from the 2009 "Christian Apparel Faith & Motivational Research Report" revealing why... more »

May 26, 2009
More than greeting cards at Leanin’ Tree

Want to spend an enjoyable afternoon browsing great western history and art? The Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, CO exhibits over 300 original paintings and bronze sculptures from the private collection of... more »

May 26, 2009
A day of solemnity… a weekend of spending

Tourism officials said this Memorial Day weekend was brighter than expected, and not just because of the sunny weather. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau predicted a 2 percent increase in out-of-town visitors and... more »

May 25, 2009
Some Lower Cape businesses devising own ‘stimulus’ deals

Cape Cod - When the stock market began its sharp, quick descent and people watched their dollars disappear due to derivatives; the oft-repeated refrain was everyone was taking a hit. "From Wall Street to Main... more »

May 24, 2009
Locally Owned: Christian book, gift store enjoys growth

Lighthouse Books & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids has done something a lot of stores of its genre haven't been able to do: Stay in business.For the last 19 years, the store, which carries Christian books,... more »

May 23, 2009
Palmetto Moon opens Summerville location

Palmetto Moon has opened a fourth location in the Charleston area.The specialty gift retailer started earlier this month in a 3,600-square-foot site formerly occupied by S&K Menswear in Azalea Square Shopping Center in Summerville.Founded in... more »

May 22, 2009
High Country Art Gallery, Gift Shop now open

High Country Art Gallery and Gift Shop is now open for business. With a start date of May 19, Northeastern Arizona Fine Arts Association members began filling up the summer gallery with new works of... more »

May 22, 2009
Boutique owner is wearing and making a number of hats

Busy Broad Boutique is located at 10433 Clifton Blvd. in Cleveland. Its mantra is "For Women Who Wear Many Hats," and how fitting, because owner Marta Glazen does indeed wear many hats, given her skill... more »

May 22, 2009
TGR Survey Takes Retail Pulse, Finds Specialty Alive and Well

The results of The Gourmet Retailer's latest Economic Pulse Survey are in, and we've got the highlights right here. Our mission was to bring you a snapshot of the current state of business among specialty... more »

May 22, 2009
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Partners with Google.com to Help Retailers Take Their Businesses to the Next Level

Chicago, IL –The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is proud to announce that Google.com will lead the keynote presentation at this year's July Market, on Monday July 20. Google offers retailers online tools, many of... more »

May 22, 2009
NYIGF’s At Home Refines Hard Lines and Soft Goods Offerings

White Plains, NY — A comprehensive and updated collection of home products will be offered in At Home at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), August 15-20, 2009, with a coalescence of hard lines... more »

May 21, 2009
New gift store ‘Arm’ed with ‘unique’ gifts

Downtown New Braunfels has a new kid on the block.The Flying Armadillo is "a new, unique gift shop with an old world commitment to excellence," owner Phillip Lovin said recently."The most unique thing about The... more »