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October 25, 2008
Local businesses get creative as the economy turns sour

Locally owned small businesses are using some creative ways to be noticed by shoppers during this downturn in the economy.And in a few sections of the city times have changed and business owners are coping... more »

October 25, 2008
Gift cards draw in shoppers

Sussex - Never underestimate the power of a $10 gift card.Hundreds of shoppers holding golf umbrellas lined up in the rain Friday morning for the grand opening ceremony at the new Shopko store. The first... more »

October 25, 2008
Dreaming of a Green Holiday – IgnaFire offers biodegradable packaging

(AUSTIN, Texas) — If you're paying attention, you'll notice that during November and December, many American households produce more garbage than at other times of the year.We're very generous, indulging our friends and families with... more »

October 24, 2008
LVDC offers ‘Passport to Glamour’

(LAS VEGAS) — High fashion and home furnishings will mingle together at Las Vegas Design Center November 13 for "Passport to Glamour," open to trade professionals and connoisseurs of design. Randy Wells, vice president of... more »

October 24, 2008
ARTEˇL wins best collection at Designblok 2008

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC — Arteˇl's debut exhibition for Designblok 2008 received the Editors-in-Chief award for the Best Collection in an awards ceremony held Sunday, October 12 at Superstudio Dox.A panel of international and local magazine... more »

October 23, 2008
New outlets for Mike’s Nut Shop sales

York, PA — Paul and Paula Stoeckle, owners of York-based Mike's Nut Shop, used the relatively little known holiday of National Nut Day to officially launch the company's new logo and packaging.It was unveiled at... more »

October 23, 2008
About Face Designs Hires New Sales Agencies

(HIGHLAND, IL) -- About Face Designs hires new sales agencies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.Link 2 Sales has been hired to represent About Face Designs in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North... more »

October 23, 2008
Discover Americasmart’s newest product collections

(ATLANTA) -- The January 2009 debut of Building 2 WestWing brings to life AmericasMart's newest and grandest permanent product collections: Living Outdoor/Indoor The Gardens and the Gourmet/Housewares center, along with the relocated and reinvented Gift... more »

October 23, 2008
The sweet spice of life: Sweet Thoughts celebrates 10 years

Melrose, MA — The usual motif is the bartender at the neighborhood pub, towel slung over one shoulder, apron around the waist and two hands on the bar, asking the regular, "Whattsamatta, bub?" Except in... more »

October 23, 2008
Idea of the Week: Magic Coffee Cup Lures Shoppers to Mall

Promoting a shopping centre could be a dry task but one of Sri Lanka's leading malls combined ground-breaking technology and an international publishing phenomenon to create an award-winning campaign.The latest Harry Potter title, Harry Potter... more »

October 23, 2008
Peking Handicraft sets trend with Punctuation Pillows 

(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, an international manufacturer and wholesaler of home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware, continues to be a trendsetting leader with its 2009 debut of Punctuation, a unique, fashion-forward collection of... more »

October 22, 2008
Gourmet Housewares show makes a splash with new marketing campaign

(White Plains, NY) -- Showcasing the most elite in the gourmet products industry for 33 years, the Gourmet Housewares Show is unveiling a fresh and upbeat marketing campaign to reflect the remarkable energy the 2009... more »