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5 Questions: Setting up shop in Pettigrew Heights
Ted and Bonnie Lambertus opened their gift shop, The Willow Tree, with little fanfare at the beginning of March.But the store already is drawing upon the history of the Pettigrew Heights area where it's located.The... more »
Cooks’ favorite apple
Chelan, WA — It's not a Granny or a Honeycrisp or a Gala, but it's an apple well known to area cooks.It's Mary and David Weldy's Culinary Apple — a kitchen store that's easy to... more »
Unique toy store opens in downtown Pleasanton
A new toy store that promises to be as unique in its merchandising as its owners, Dee and Rob Nitzsche, are in their concepts about what a successful toy store should be opened in downtown... more »
Russ Berrie’s widow finds joy as owner of Kate’s Paperie specialty paper chain
Angelica Berrie -- philanthropist, former Russ Berrie chief executive and widow of that company's founder -- says she's found new joy with a business venture that returned her to an old passion: paper. Berrie, 54,... more »
Local art gallery turns 10
Hourglass Art and Gift Gallery turns 10 this month, and owner Lorrie DiCesare will show all 14 of her contracted artists to mark the milestone.The artists - all of whom have shown at Hourglass for... more »
Handcrafted Products Abound at Summer 2009 Edition of San Francisco International Gift Fair
San Francisco, CA — It's the difference between receiving an e-mail or a hand-written note on fine stationery. It's the distinction of a hand-painted objet d'art vs. a mass-produced poster. The personal, artisan-made touch will... more »
Old Mill Inspires New Products
Burlington, Vermont – Rich Frog Industries, a toy manufacturer in Burlington, Vermont, reflects its appreciation for history both in the location it chooses to occupy and the toys it chooses to create. Rich Frog is... more »
Summer NYIGF to Showcase 300+ International Companies
White Plains, NY — More than 300 companies from 39 countries and five continents worldwide will participate in the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), creating the most extensive offering of... more »
Suburban toys stores say buyers focusing on low cost
Suburban toy stores are finding top selling products have one thing in common. The price tags are under $25.While parents trim family budgets, they still find a need to pick up birthday presents or something... more »
Businesses weathering the storm
Two downtown Milford business owners have buddied up to save their stores.Aubergine Gallery has moved to the other side of Main Street and a few storefronts south to share at Adrianne's Gifts.Janine Rudzki, who owns... more »
AmericasMart Redefines Casual Lifestyles this July
Atlanta, GA — Following its successful debut in January, Living. Outdoor / Indoor.® The Gardens.®—the one product center that has redefined and re-established the meaning of casual, elegant at-home living—is once again poised to be... more »
2009 National Stationery Show Proves to be Critical Market for Serious Buying
White Plains, NY — Quality buyers, diversity of product and dynamic Show floor features led to a successful market experience for exhibitors and attendees of the 2009 National Stationery Show® (NSS), held May 17-20, 2009,... more »
