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Shoppers still recognise the importance of reducing carbon emissions in spite of recession
Businesses that assume the deepening recession has dampened consumers' desire to go green should think again. Despite the worsening economic outlook, shoppers are still placing an emphasis on environmental concerns, new research suggests.Two thirds of... more »
Zak Strengthens Environmental Commitment With New Packaging
Spokane, WA – This year, one of the most recognized symbols of licensed children's dinnerware is getting a facelift. As part of its commitment to be an environmentally responsible company, Zak Designs has introduced new... more »
Salon owner finds success in hair care, gift shop
Thirty-two years ago this April, a single mother left her job at Cross Keys Salon on Brook Street to open her own salon.Now, in her third location, Shirley Shaw owns and operates Hair A Fair... more »
Artists have luck o’ the Irish
Two local artists have spun lifelong passions into successful business enterprises and, this St. Patrick's Day, both have special reason to praise the luck of the Irish.When Susan Hettrich-Makoczy gave up her career as a... more »
World Market Center Las Vegas Announces Plans For June 2010 “Gift + Home” Market
Las Vegas — World Market Center Las Vegas recently announced plans to launch its first ancillary market – "Gift + Home" – June 13 to 16, 2010. This new event marks the home furnishings campus'... more »
Boutique owner combines keen business sense, friendly manner
Susan Lanier, the owner of Susan's, 457 Highland Ave. in Surrey Center, goes above and beyond to give her customers a dose of Southern hospitality. Employee Sherry Sims has worked at Susan's for 15 years... more »
Gourmet Housewares Online Catalog Gallery Goes Live
White Plains, NY—The Gourmet Housewares Show®, premier marketplace for upscale housewares and culinary products, is pleased to announce the activation of the Online Catalog Gallery - a visual product finder - with 10 catalogs already... more »
Pacific Grove frame shop thrives amid declining economy
Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of a particularly significant moment for Glenn Gobel. On March 14, 2008, Gobel made a transformation from longtime employee to a small-business owner as he opened Glenn Gobel Custom Frames... more »
BGMH Auxiliary sells more than just candy
Gridley, Calif. - Sitting in the lobby of Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital are owls, penguins, whales, elephants, ducks and bears. Wild animals are not cruising the halls of the hospital, they are ensconsed in glass cases,... more »
The Big Reveal! Artisan House to Debut 40 New Metal Art Sculptures at High Point Market
Burbank, CA -- As president of Artisan House, Inc.(r), designers and crafters of unique, fine-quality metal sculptures for wall, floor and tabletop, John Shilling understands the importance of giving prospective buyers a visual and tactile... more »
NYIGF “Night on Broadway” Tickets Available Now
White Plains, NY — Specially-priced tickets for West Side Story will be offered to New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) participants through the Fair's popular "Night on Broadway" during the summer 2009 market. Tickets for... more »
Austin Gift Company
Austin Gift Company is an emporium for area artisans and crafts makers. The majority of its 120 booths are dedicated to local products, ranging from soy candles to Texas music to magnets featuring postage stamp... more »
