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NYIGF Accepting Applications for Juried Divisions
White Plains, NY — Designers, artists, and manufacturers are invited to apply to exhibit in three juried, design-focused divisions at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Accent on Design® and Handmade®applications will... more »
Metro East – Lindsey Valentini: Mistress of tea
Lindsey Valentini was never much of a tea drinker until just a few years ago when she stumbled upon the idea of starting a tea company after a few sour jobs in corporate America.Valentini, 28,... more »
In Ipswich, an Egyptian merchant legacy
Ipswich — Gabriel Hakim came to this country in the spring of 1938 as the Egyptian representative to the World's Fair, promoting trade and industry. A year later, he was back for good."My father was... more »
Candy sales strong despite recession
In a broad recession-related shift, many Americans have lost their taste for fancy cars, clothes and vacations, but their appetite for candy, it seems, only has become more pronounced.The California unemployment rate climbed to 12.2... more »
Beating the beast
The news seemed to fall out of the sky and land on Gardnerville like an A-bomb. Or, more specifically, a Wal-bomb.A 152,495-square foot Walmart Supercenter, pharmacy and all, to be dropped like a cement block... more »
Looking for ways to promote business
Glimmers of escaping the recession hasn't stopped some Kingsburg downtown business owners from finding ways to streamline their businesses -- even if the recession hasn't affected their business. There has consistently been businesses setting up... more »
Publisher says creativity will keep you in business
Hanover, MA — Patricia Norins traces her interests in publishing and the retail industry back to her parents. Today, Norins is a Hanover-based publisher of magazines covering the kiosk and gift shop industries. Years ago,... more »
Aurora Vigorously Marketing Top Selling YooHoo & Friends Line; Expands Presence Via Social Web
Pico Rivera, CA – If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth largest between the United States and Indonesia. By 2010, Generation Y will outnumber Baby Boomers and 96 percent of them have... more »
Brandwise and GHTA Release Gift and Home Industry Data
Grand Rapids, Mich. -- The Gift and Home Trade Association, the industry's leading trade association, and Brandwise, an application service provider well known in the industry for its cutting-edge software solutions, has announced the release... more »
Leading economic indicators rise in August
New York—A private forecast of economic activity rose in August for the fifth straight month, the latest sign the recession has ended. The Conference's Board leading indicators point to an economy on solid ground early... more »
Dressing up the station
Off Broadway in Fort Edward lies a reborn train station.For nearly 10 years, the station was all but abandoned — few train travelers wanted to make the trip from here, choosing to go to Saratoga... more »
SerendipiTea celebrates Fair Trade Month with Special Offers!
October is Fair Trade Month & to celebrate SerendipiTea will be offering 20% Savings on ALL Fair Trade Certified Teas & Tisanes. With over 80 options, the selection is HUGE!Also, SerendipiTea Facebook Fans will receive... more »
