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New gift store offers artwork made by Cardinal Cushing students
Hanover — A stroll through the Cushing Trader offers a treat for the eyes: Hand-painted furniture next to beaded jewelry, dry flower arrangements competing with framed artwork and stoneware pottery.Even though the pieces at this... more »
NYIGF Ranked Among Top Tier US Tradeshows
White Plains, NY — The New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, has been ranked among the top tradeshows in the United States by Trade Show Executive and... more »
Laura Ashley Appoints New President
Fort Mill, S.C. — Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today Kwan C Ng has been named president of the company and will oversee the licensing operations and business strategy for North and South America. He officially... more »
New pottery store offers creativity for customers
A new local ceramic store "is not your mother's ceramic shop," a customer said.Owner Misty Christensen held a dry run last weekend with friends and relatives, preparing for the Saturday opening of Under the Sun... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Launches Jeweler’s Collection
Los Angeles, CA - Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, has launched a Jeweler's Collection to specifically address the changing business needs of fine jewelry stores. Dogeared's... more »
Blossom Bucket, Inc. Launches Campaign for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
North Lawrence, Ohio — New "What Lengths" campaign from Blossom Bucket, Inc. benefits American Cancer Society in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month."To what lengths would you go to protect your tools?" is the... more »
U.S. retail landlords less willing to negotiate
New York, NY - While retailers are likely to face another tough holiday season, it may be much more difficult for them to extract any concessions from their landlords to help ease the ride, a... more »
Gift store owners see hope in shoppers’ growing purchases
After moving their business to Ballantyne 10 years ago, the owners of the Cubbyhole gift shop watched as the area boomed. But as job and recession worries sent chills rippling last fall and winter, the... more »
The Mustard Seed changes hands
Demopolis — "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be... more »
Downtown sees business growth
Tuesday morning, Scott and Andrea Smith were enjoying a cup of coffee in one of Winnsboro's newest businesses.The couple were just one of several patrons of M&M Coffee House and Antiques, a new shop on... more »
Business venture starts with gift store in Hammond
Hammond — Karen Maravilla and Ray Garcia believe in the resurgence of downtown Hammond. It would be impossible to duplicate the history, but the couple nevertheless envisions a "new" popular, busy destination for visitors.To that... more »
Women find business niche in Williamston
Williamston - If you're an aspiring female entrepreneur unsure about starting your own business, an afternoon in Williamston might prove inspiring.Several downtown businesses in Williamston are owned by women. There are 97 female-owned businesses in... more »
