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The 2nd Story: Gift shop is worth a first look that will keep you coming back for more
On a quiet side street branching off traffic-clogged Garriott road, the little shop sits in a nondescript building next to a miniature golf course.Inside its doors, sparkling tile floors reflect the cool interior, as soothing... more »
Glamping: Its Time Is Coming
Europeans love touring churches and museums, but when it comes to vacations, Americans have always loved the great outdoors. Fishing, camping and just driving around are great American pastimes.But now, welcome to the early stages... more »
Everyone Likes a Little “Something Sweet”
Reminiscent of the old fashioned candy shops that were prevalent in the early 1900's, Something Sweet, the new "Gourmet Gift Shop" that has recently opened its doors in Bonners Ferry, is like a welcome blast... more »
Mud Pie’s “Define It!” Collection Let’s You Say What’s On Your Mind!
Tucker, Ga. -- Mud Pie, an award-winning international gift company that offers products reflecting current trends and popular design, introduces Define It!, a tabletop collection of barware and partyware featuring humorous acronyms made from everyday... more »
Enrico Introduces Their Casual Dining Collection
Seattle, WA — Seattle-based houseware and gift importer Enrico Products introduced their Casual Dining Collection at The Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco and the New York International Gift Fair in August, garnering enthusiastic response from... more »
Peking Handicraft Introduces “Happy Dogs” by Patience Brewster
San Francisco, Calif. -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., a widely recognized international manufacturer of high quality home decor and giftware items, expands its wildly appealing Patience Brewster Holiday Collection with the introduction of Happy Dogs Pillows.... more »
Retailers cautiously placing inventory orders for holidays
Manatee — Back-to-school sales are still under way but retailers are already looking ahead to another big season — holiday sales. 'Tis the season for ordering fourth-quarter inventory and retailers are looking at merchandise with... more »
One step at a time
Plymouth, MA — The name The Twenty Tea and Spirit isn't yet synonymous with people helping people, but its owners want it to be.For Jeff Capen and his business partner Ethan Morgan, it's a person's... more »
Project571 finds niche making organic logo clothing for colleges
Combining their passion for the environment, college sports and fashion, Michael Wheeler and Nathan Dean have launched an organic collegiate clothing company named Project571. The company's products include T-shirts, sweatshirts, baby clothes and youth wear... more »
Need Inspiration? Look at the Ugly Doll
You might think the Ugly Doll would be a toy only a mother could love, but the genius of it is that it's loved not by one mom, but apparently several million mothers and a... more »
Angel Investors Become a Little Less So
Entrepreneurship is as vibrant as ever in the American economy, but the capital that finances new companies is still in retreat. Venture capital is running at the lowest levels in more than a decade, and... more »
Plastic Bag Wars Poised to Continue
In the wake of Seattle voters' decisive rejection of a proposed 20-cent fee on paper and plastic bags, opponents of disposable shopping bags have vowed to press for an all-out ban on the bags."A ban... more »
