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Joobles Organic Cotton Cuddly Toys—Fair Trade Goods From Peru to You
Middleton, WI – Can a baby's toy make much of a difference in a world of global warming and economic recession? Of course, say the founders of Fair Indigo, a company where gifts have a... more »
Calling NEptune-1
Marblehead, MA — "Operator, give me NEptune-1," said many callers "back in the day," during the 1950s in Marblehead, when NEptune-1 was the town's telephone exchange, "631."As of last October, Neptune1 became a business —... more »
Americasmart Awards January Market Customers with Exclusive Travel Premiums
What: The largest apparel market on the East Coast is making the AmericasMart experience even more rewarding with exclusive air and hotel awards made to retailers participating in the January 24-27, 2009, Atlanta Apparel Market... more »
Gourmet Golds Competition Call for Entries
White Plains, NY—Showcasing the most elite in the gourmet products industry for 33 years, the Gourmet Housewares Show is pleased to announce the acceptance of entries for the prestigious 2009 Gourmet Golds Awards starting February... more »
Unique boutique: New shop offers products for mothers-to-be and bundles of joy
Winchester, VA -- The customer was clearly in a dilemma when she walked through the shop's door.What can one possibly purchase as a baby shower gift when the sex of the tiny newcomer is still... more »
Thornbury woman has taste for making purses
Thornbury, PA — Spoon-feeding the seemingly insatiable female desire for unique fashion accessories, a retired teacher and her friend are designing and selling purses whose handles are made of stainless steel spoons.Shirley Rozelle, who taught... more »
Store is one-stop shop for dog, cat lovers
All About Dogs & Cats is a supplier of pet food, equipment, toys and treats, as well as a large selection of gift items and services for dogs and cats."We try to specialize in quality... more »
Merchant creates a sign of the times to ask for support
Martinsburg, WV - It's quite possible that Freda Svoboda has never met a stranger.That's especially true when folks enter her cozy gift and craft shop, Freda's Creations, the kind of inviting place where people stop... more »
Retailer Loyalty Programs Now Easier, Faster and Cheaper Than Ever to Implement with New Desktop Plastic Card Printer
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Customer loyalty and reward cards, a retailer mainstay in facilitating customer retention in turbulent economic times have just gotten easier, faster and cheaper to produce thanks to the new Badgy desktop... more »
Bellville residents open new floral shop in Ontario
Ontario -- A group of Bellville residents have gotten their act together.Kim Knapp, Ray Valentine and Kathy Heichel have opened Act 1 Floral Design Group in mid-December at 49 Briggs Drive, behind Discount Drug Mart.The... more »
Business owners talk trends, traditions of Valentine’s Day
Hearts and roses, love poems and songs - there are dozens of ways to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day, but perhaps none quite as traditional as chocolate, diamonds and flowers."You just can't go... more »
Local retailers think more periods of sales tax hiatus will lure shoppers to stores
The National Retail Federation projects annual retail sales will decline 0.5 percent from last year. That has Manatee County's major retailers asking for a series of sales tax holidays as a way to boost consumer... more »
