News

October 1, 2008
Red Barn rebuilt as railroad boutique

CA — Thousands of daily commuters traveling along the stretch of Highway 126 east of Santa Paula will soon have a new reason to stop.At least, that's what the new owners of roadside business Loose... more »

October 1, 2008
Still going strong: Sundial Shop celebrates 35 years and counting

New Hampshire — Thirty five years ago today, a self-described "snot-nosed kid from Massachusetts" and his wife opened the Sundial Shop, a card and gift store that has become a mainstay of Laconia's downtown.While not predicting... more »

October 1, 2008
Where did you get that?

FERNDALE, Wash. -- It's what women around the world love to ask when they see something they must have. A new fashion trend for 2009, the Bra Barrette is turning style around and showing that... more »

October 1, 2008
NYIGF accepting applications for Young Designers’ Platform

(WHITE PLAINS, NY)-- Young designers - including students, recent graduates, or new companies in business for one year or less - are invited to participate in "A+: The Young Designer's Platform", an "incubator" exhibit area... more »

September 30, 2008
Whereoware Launches Bungalow Website

Herndon, VA -- Whereoware, a web-based technology provider with a strong reputation for its work with some of the top names in the gift and home décor industries, announces the launch of a new business-to-business... more »

September 30, 2008
Springs creative products group introduces Throw-to-Go

Rock Hill, S.C. – Representatives from Springs Creative Products Group, LLC announced today that the company has released the Throw-to-Go backpack in a variety of popular licensed designs including Disney, John Deere, NASCAR, Coca-Cola and... more »

September 30, 2008
Montreal collection spotlights Canadian designers

ATLANTA — AmericasMart retailers will discover more than 20 leading Canadian women's and children's labels as "Montreal Collections" headlines the Style Runway fashion show Saturday evening of the October 11-14, 2008, Atlanta Apparel Market.The debut... more »

September 30, 2008
Allegiance Health’s new retail outlet offers feel-good items

Michigan — There are several ways products sold at the new Allegiance Wellness Marketplace are designed to make customers feel good.The aromatherapy pillow cushions, bath salts and soy candles add comfort to life.Many are organic... more »

September 29, 2008
Gift shop owner enjoys being her own boss

Debbie Wentzell had been selling insurance for years when it occurred to her that there was something missing from her professional life. She wanted to own her own business. It was a big step but... more »

September 29, 2008
Credit Crunch means Christmas tills are jingling

North Wales — It's just under four months to go until Christmas but the credit means that cash register bells are already jingling. Sales of festive cards and decorations have rocketed 70% compared to the same... more »

September 29, 2008
Framing expert makes it perfect

Kittery, Maine — Trendy, friendly and delicious are just some of the words to describe what is still one of the Seacoast's best kept secrets — Wallingford Square. Just over the bridge in Kittery, it... more »

September 29, 2008
New Fairhaven retail store focusing on local, handmade products

Bellingham, WA — Lauren Burger and Justin Feezell discovered they could work well together through challenging situations in the Peace Corps, so they've decided to continue that partnership in a new business. Last week they... more »