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Granville business celebrates anniversary with mothers tribute
Granville — Linda Smette, owner of Cozy Cottage in Granville, is wrapping an anniversary, birthday and Mother's Day celebration into one weekend.Five years ago, Smette opened her antique shop as a tribute to her deceased... more »
CatArt Cards Introduces Purrfect Occasions Notes
CatArt Cards has extended its line of artist-illustrated cards with Purrfect Occasions Notes. The smaller sized cards are designed for all those occasions when a special note says it all: Happy Birthday, Thinking of You,... more »
VHC Launches New Website, Adds Advertising for VHC Retailers
Our new website is now up, featuring many exciting enhancements and additions. We encourage you to click around and become familiar with the new look and expanded options. Our goal is to provide you with... more »
Blissliving Home Collections to Become Available at Gracious Home
Rockville, MD -- Blissliving Home announces that Gracious Home, a specialty home retailer located in the heart of Manhattan, will carry our full line of stylish bedding, linens, decorative pillows, candles, home fragrance and other... more »
Sales tax increase supporters see budget salve
To some Cape Cod business owners, a proposal to increase the state sales tax is a simple matter of dollars and sense.The 1.25-percent sales tax hike, proposed this week on Beacon Hill, isn't likely to... more »
Buffalo’s Mom and Pop Shops Skirt Sour Economy
Buffalo, NY — The Elmwood Village Association is tackling the economic downturn with a promotion to boost sales during two peak shopping times - Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day weeks. But promoters say business for Buffalo's... more »
NC children’s clothing shop owners adjust strategy
Wilmington, NC — Despite the downturn, the lost jobs and the general doldrums about the economy nationally, Heily Hakan's Castle Hayne business in boutique children's clothing is growing.Illia Designs nearly doubled its orders for handmade... more »
Zamsoe Promotes Female Empowerment and Opportunities through Greeting Cards, Art and Jewelry business
Yarm, Cleveland - Zamsoe has embraced the concept of female empowerment by employing more home workers to meet the demands of its successful greeting cards, art and jewellery business."We are offering home workers (the majority... more »
Kathy Davis Studios Adds New Licensing Expert
Ambler, PA - Kathy Davis Studios, Inc., one of the nation's leading design companies of greeting card, gift and lifestyle products, announced today the appointment of Vice President Melissa Schulz. Responsible for coordinating and leading... more »
Consumer confidence soars in April
New York—Hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November.The New York-based Conference Board said... more »
Gift shop opening in Ransomville this weekend
Ransomville — A unique gift shop is coming to Ransomville this weekend.Local Faire will hold a grand opening at 2568 Youngstown Lockport Road, Ransomville, this Friday. The shop will feature works by local craftspeople for... more »
Minneapolis MART Summer Season
As buyers walk into the Minneapolis Mart, they are greeted with a newly remodeled lobby and showroom halls. With a major renovation completed, this Mart continues to be a dynamic destination for Midwest buyers. The... more »
