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May 7, 2009
Show mom love: mommy vs. the economy

Frugal-minded consumers may skip eating or might hold onto that car a little longer, but retailers are hoping they won't go cheap when it comes to Mom.Local gift shops, florists and eateries are heading into... more »

May 6, 2009
Area store thanks customers dollar at a time

Storm Lake, Iowa - When Molly Wilson lived in the Twin Cities, there were days she'd visit a store three times. Nobody bothered to say "Hi.""We were all rats driving down the interstate," she says... more »

May 6, 2009
History lover launches business, wins acclaim

Some might argue Suzanne Hines single-handedly keeps the history of Hamburg village alive.Hines, director of the Hamburg Historical Museum and president of the Hamburg Historical Society, last week was named 2008 Marv Pedersen Citizen of... more »

May 6, 2009
Flowers a staple of Mother’s Day gifting

Orem -- This Sunday is Mother's Day. And no group of businesses knows that better than local garden shops, nurseries and big-box stores that have a large variety of flora on sale to brighten Mom's... more »

May 6, 2009
Flower shop opens new location

Fremont -- Prairie Flowers recently opened at 121 S. Fifth St. and will continue to serve customers with fresh and silk floral arrangements.Upon entering the store, you can see two display coolers of colorful fresh... more »

May 5, 2009
Hard times for Humbug

The humble Humbug, a traditional British hard candy that began a popular run in Montreal during the Great Depression, has fallen on tough times in this latest recession.Stilwell's Home Made Candy Store, the confectionary shop... more »

May 5, 2009
Surf and skateboard shop in San Clemente needs to stand out

DBC Ride Shop in San Clemente hit some rough waves in recent years as competition, the loss of a longtime location and an expensive experiment with snowboard gear drowned sales at the once-thriving skateboard and... more »

May 5, 2009
“Joobles – Icy The Penguin” Receives A Spring 2009 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

Middleton, WI – Generally speaking, children's product judges take their jobs very seriously. There are many important factors to consider: production quality, age appropriateness and developmental play patterns just to name a few. But when... more »

May 5, 2009
Noah’s Naturals Debuts Modern Packaging, Expands Distribution

Los Angeles, Calif. — Three popular Organics by Noah's Naturals products just received a spring makeover! Organics by Noah's Naturals Rosemary Mint Body Lotion, Coconut Vanilla Body Lotion and Shea Butter Hand Cream have shed... more »

May 4, 2009
Mud Pie Introduces New Ideas to Make a “Happy Birthday”

Tucker, Ga. -- Mud Pie, an award-winning international gift company offering products reflecting current trends and popular design, makes growing another year older more fun with Happy Birthday, a new collection of birthday-themed entertaining and... more »

May 4, 2009
Colonial Candle Marks 100 Years of Exceptional Quality, Style and Innovation

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Colonial Candle®, Seasons of Cannon Falls® and Delight™ brands, announces a major milestone for Colonial Candle – 100 years of lighting the industry with... more »

May 3, 2009
Businesses Get Creative During Recession

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Davin Neubacher could have panicked when his business revenue nose-dived in the fourth quarter of 2008, from 20 percent growth to 7 percent. "You can either throw up your hands or... more »