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October 27, 2008
Dallas set for January Holiday & Home Expo

(DALLAS) –– Holiday & Home Expo, the nation's only tradeshow devoted exclusively to permanent floral, seasonal décor and related decorative accessories, is set for January 14-20, 2009 at Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale... more »

October 26, 2008
Retailers hope sales, promotions will convince consumers to get into the holiday spending spirit

It's a buyer's market on the retail scene as stores focus on promotions, service and inventory to fatten up scrawny sales.Unsettled by shaky consumer confidence and foundering economy, retailers need a strong holiday season to... more »

October 26, 2008
An idea ferments

Randolph, MA - Stephanie Browne says she became seriously interested in wine when she was out for dinner with friends and wanted to know more about the wine list she was reading. Her husband, Basil,... more »

October 26, 2008
Rosario: Carolyn the Florist is a true face of small business

Joe the Plumber, meet Carolyn the florist.Unlike the Ohio man turned political football, if not poster child for Small Business America, Carolyn Smaller is the real deal.The 64-year-old widowed mother of four and grandmother of... more »

October 26, 2008
Store owner getting ready for Christmas

Pat Duke works about 50 hours a week at her floral and gift store in Eastbrook in what would best be described as a la bor powered by love.Duke, 66, admits that while she enjoys... more »

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 »

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