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Terra Traditions Debuts New Decorative Pillows and Guest Towels
Los Angeles, CA -- Terra Traditions, a wholesale Italian style artisan studio, introduces decorative pillows and guest towels. Using master and vintage-styled art, Terra Traditions gives a nostalgic flair to our pillows as well as... more »
Pair bags piece of ‘green’ market
North Carolina natives and Charlotte-based eco-entrepreneurs Carla Manna and Renee Fischer describe success this way:When friends and customers forget their Neela shopping bags in the trunk or at home, they say they won't accept a... more »
The Gift-Card Economy
Mother's Day is coming up. Which do you think Mom would enjoy more—a day-spa gift certificate that expires at the end of June, or an otherwise identical gift certificate that expires a year from now?The... more »
Show mom love: mommy vs. the economy
Frugal-minded consumers may skip eating or might hold onto that car a little longer, but retailers are hoping they won't go cheap when it comes to Mom.Local gift shops, florists and eateries are heading into... more »
Area store thanks customers dollar at a time
Storm Lake, Iowa - When Molly Wilson lived in the Twin Cities, there were days she'd visit a store three times. Nobody bothered to say "Hi.""We were all rats driving down the interstate," she says... more »
History lover launches business, wins acclaim
Some might argue Suzanne Hines single-handedly keeps the history of Hamburg village alive.Hines, director of the Hamburg Historical Museum and president of the Hamburg Historical Society, last week was named 2008 Marv Pedersen Citizen of... more »
Flowers a staple of Mother’s Day gifting
Orem -- This Sunday is Mother's Day. And no group of businesses knows that better than local garden shops, nurseries and big-box stores that have a large variety of flora on sale to brighten Mom's... more »
Flower shop opens new location
Fremont -- Prairie Flowers recently opened at 121 S. Fifth St. and will continue to serve customers with fresh and silk floral arrangements.Upon entering the store, you can see two display coolers of colorful fresh... more »
Hard times for Humbug
The humble Humbug, a traditional British hard candy that began a popular run in Montreal during the Great Depression, has fallen on tough times in this latest recession.Stilwell's Home Made Candy Store, the confectionary shop... more »
Surf and skateboard shop in San Clemente needs to stand out
DBC Ride Shop in San Clemente hit some rough waves in recent years as competition, the loss of a longtime location and an expensive experiment with snowboard gear drowned sales at the once-thriving skateboard and... more »
“Joobles – Icy The Penguin” Receives A Spring 2009 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
Middleton, WI – Generally speaking, children's product judges take their jobs very seriously. There are many important factors to consider: production quality, age appropriateness and developmental play patterns just to name a few. But when... more »
Noah’s Naturals Debuts Modern Packaging, Expands Distribution
Los Angeles, Calif. — Three popular Organics by Noah's Naturals products just received a spring makeover! Organics by Noah's Naturals Rosemary Mint Body Lotion, Coconut Vanilla Body Lotion and Shea Butter Hand Cream have shed... more »
