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Hastings-On-Hudson, NY -- John Halko was halfway through renovating an expanded space for Comfort, his mostly organic eatery in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., when the credit crisis hit. His source of funding -- a home-equity line --... more »
Boston stores to stay open late tonight for Fashion’s Night Out
Tonight, clothing stores in Boston will stay open late as part of a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate the fashion industry, said Jamall Oluokun, organizer of Fashion's Night Out Boston... more »
Retailers upbeat as sales top projections
Spokesmen for several Valley department stores reported a decrease in sales during the second quarter, when compared to 2008, but said the numbers weren't as bad as they expected.They also said the number of shoppers... more »
Get ready to shop in Watertown
Watertown merchants are gearing up for the 21st annual fall mile-long yard sale that begins at daybreak on Oct. 3. "It's a good opportunity to showcase Watertown and all the new shops that have opened... more »
Wholesalecrafts.com Reports Record Breaking August Sales
Mooresville, NC — Wholesalecrafts.com, the premier web service for sourcing American and Canadian made crafts, reports record breaking August sales.Total sales for August 2009 came in at $372,261, the highest amount ever recorded for the... more »
Dogeared Presents Earth-Friendly Gifts
Los Angeles, CA - Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, features an extensive line of earth-friendly gifts -- an important trend this holiday season and year-round. All... more »
Neat-Oh! Int’l Licensing Agreement with Lego Brand
Northfield, IL — Neat-Oh! International, LLC announced the introduction of the latest product in its expanding line: LEGO® CITY ZipBin® Toy Box & Playmat. Like all ZipBin® products, it is a creative toy and both... more »
Ambajam Announces New Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Denver, CO – Ambajam, a manufacturer of baby and toddler accessories, announced today that industry veteran Susan Wallace has joined their team as Mid-Atlantic sales rep. This announcement comes on the heels of Ambajam's return... more »
Los Feliz custom drapery salon having tough time snagging new clients
It started with a dramatic set of black chiffon drapes.Jillian Johann sewed them years ago for a sister's friend. Threaded onto black iron rods, the eye-catching curtains brought other orders.Johann sewed. Sister Stacey Finch installed.... more »
Sunny sales on a rainy holiday
Labor Day may not have ended on a sunny note, but coastal business owners were singing in the rain."We've had a very busy, wonderful weekend," said Hap Alexander, the owner of Sears Landing and Boat... more »
American Consumers Plan for a Merry and Bright 2009 Holiday Season
American consumers plan to enter this year's holiday season more hopeful, resulting in consumer confidence to selectively open their wallets wider than the 2008 holiday season, according to new research from Information Resources, Inc. However,... more »
New Licensing Gallery to Debut at Winter 2010 NYIGF
White Plains, NY — "The Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF®," a new business-to-business resource connecting surface designers, artists and licensing agents with gift and home manufacturers, will debut at the winter 2010 edition of the New... more »
