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September 11, 2008
JRPS Offers Eco-Packaging

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Handmade, tree-free paper, a renewable and recyclable resource, is the raw material used to develop the jewelry, accessory and home product packaging marketed by Jennifer Rose Packaging Solutions. This new paper and... more »

September 11, 2008
Shop supplies beach gear

Your day at the beach may begin or end with a visit to Linda Magia, and that's just fine with the cashier at Folly Beach's largest gift shop.Magia has been on the job at Treasure... more »

September 11, 2008
Noble Packaging Introduces New Packaging Solutions for Candy Marketers

Cedar Grove, New Jersey – Noble Gift Packaging, a leading innovator of custom-designed gift packaging, has introduced a multi-faceted line of packaging products for candy marketers and retailers that includes display space-saving, stand-up cellophane bags,... more »

September 10, 2008
Design Group/Nimlok Services Atlanta Market with new location in AmericasMart Atlanta

Tricia Browning-Dimon, President of Design Group/Nimlok West Georgia and Midtown Atlanta, recently cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the company's new AmericasMart Atlanta Showroom, 3E1, during the International Gift and Home Furnishings Market."We... more »

September 10, 2008
New sweet shop candy offers country charm, candy, specialty sweets and more

Florida — The phone number for the new Simply Sweet Treats shop in Merchant's Crossing is 652-YUMM, describing its wares. There's Edy's Brand ice cream, bulk candies, hand-dipped strawberries and other gourmet treats along with... more »

September 10, 2008
Artists, 40 strong, show latest work

Belen — There is little activity in the main room of the historic Harvey House Museum as the late afternoon sun makes its way towards the horizon. Streams of light pour through the southernmost windows... more »

September 10, 2008
Waxing successful: Candle shop burns hot in fall

For John Loftin, there's currently little rest for the weary.It's that time of the year when his shop, Hedge Farm Candles, near Red Banks, is in high gear."In the fall, it gets really busy," said... more »

September 10, 2008
Consumer Spending in U.S. to Stall, Hurting Growth

A record spending spree by U.S. consumers will come to an abrupt end this quarter as job losses cause Americans to restrain purchases, a Bloomberg News survey predicts.Personal spending, the biggest part of the economy,... more »

September 10, 2008
CIB Publishes 20th Anniversary Edition

(Grundy Center, IA) -- The Collectors' Information Bureau, a trade association comprised of top manufacturers in the field of limited edition collectibles, is pleased to announce the publication of its 20th anniversary edition CIB Collectibles... more »

September 10, 2008
PMC hosts two day event tailored to independent retailers 

SEATTLE – As part of a new initiative to support independent retailers and buyers, Pacific Market Center, together with its showrooms and local downtown associations, is hosting a VIP: Vibrant Independent Proprietor event for independent... more »

September 10, 2008
Web now retail necessity

Rick Martis' Physical Addictions supplement store in Indialantic does a brisk walk-in retail business, but his customer base has grown well beyond the municipal borders."I would say my business is one-third walk-in, one-third by phone,... more »

September 9, 2008
Family trees … and plants, flowers, decorations, gifts

The Wilbanks women are the epitome of Southern hospitality, with their welcoming smiles, sweet drawls and warm hugs.This legacy started with matriarch Willie Pearl Carter, who was murdered during a bank robbery in Lakeland in... more »