News

April 30, 2009
Blissliving Home Collections to Become Available at Gracious Home

Rockville, MD -- Blissliving Home announces that Gracious Home, a specialty home retailer located in the heart of Manhattan, will carry our full line of stylish bedding, linens, decorative pillows, candles, home fragrance and other... more »

April 29, 2009
Sales tax increase supporters see budget salve

To some Cape Cod business owners, a proposal to increase the state sales tax is a simple matter of dollars and sense.The 1.25-percent sales tax hike, proposed this week on Beacon Hill, isn't likely to... more »

April 29, 2009
Buffalo’s Mom and Pop Shops Skirt Sour Economy

Buffalo, NY — The Elmwood Village Association is tackling the economic downturn with a promotion to boost sales during two peak shopping times - Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day weeks. But promoters say business for Buffalo's... more »

April 29, 2009
NC children’s clothing shop owners adjust strategy

Wilmington, NC — Despite the downturn, the lost jobs and the general doldrums about the economy nationally, Heily Hakan's Castle Hayne business in boutique children's clothing is growing.Illia Designs nearly doubled its orders for handmade... more »

April 29, 2009
Zamsoe Promotes Female Empowerment and Opportunities through Greeting Cards, Art and Jewelry business

Yarm, Cleveland - Zamsoe has embraced the concept of female empowerment by employing more home workers to meet the demands of its successful greeting cards, art and jewellery business."We are offering home workers (the majority... more »

April 29, 2009
Kathy Davis Studios Adds New Licensing Expert

Ambler, PA - Kathy Davis Studios, Inc., one of the nation's leading design companies of greeting card, gift and lifestyle products, announced today the appointment of Vice President Melissa Schulz. Responsible for coordinating and leading... more »

April 28, 2009
Consumer confidence soars in April

New York—Hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November.The New York-based Conference Board said... more »

April 28, 2009
Gift shop opening in Ransomville this weekend

Ransomville — A unique gift shop is coming to Ransomville this weekend.Local Faire will hold a grand opening at 2568 Youngstown Lockport Road, Ransomville, this Friday. The shop will feature works by local craftspeople for... more »

April 28, 2009
Minneapolis MART Summer Season

As buyers walk into the Minneapolis Mart, they are greeted with a newly remodeled lobby and showroom halls. With a major renovation completed, this Mart continues to be a dynamic destination for Midwest buyers. The... more »

April 27, 2009
Local to open art studio

Verna Bates is just days away from opening her working art studio in Locust Grove. As the day gets closer, Bates admits she's very nervous about her big opening."Introducing it (art) in your own place... more »

April 27, 2009
Small Gustine shop selling olive oil from its orchard

Gustine -- When Anne and Paul Piccirillo moved to Gustine from the Bay Area, it wasn't for jobs or the country life -- it was for olives. Hobby growers for years, the couple wanted some... more »

April 26, 2009
Morris County program helping disabled keep jobs

Susan Clavadetscher got a few jobs after high school in Chester Township, but when employers started cutting her hours, her concerns about having Down syndrome grew.Refusing to face rejection, she joined a nonprofit organization based... more »