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Shoppers glimpse nirvana at Unique Boutique
Hampshire, IL -- Shoppers in town have a new place to where they can find a gift for themselves or someone else: Unique Boutique.Until owner Tammy Wheeler opened Unique Boutique in September, Hampshire's biggest retailers... more »
From textile designer to candle maker
Westport, MA — While the rest of Quaker Fabric's employees were stricken by its closure in 2005, Lynn McCarthy was more optimistic. This was her opportunity, after working there 17 years as a textile designer... more »
Feedback for the Boss From All Sides
The theory behind 360-degree feedback is simple: By having supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and even customers comment about their performance, bosses can learn what they are doing effectively, and what needs improving.If the theory is right,... more »
Alexa’s Angels Offers Great Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
(Windsor, CO) -- Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer dedicated to providing high quality, original designs, encourages you to show your affection this Valentine's Day with one of their great gift ideas. Whether... more »
Half of Americans Plan to Shop “Green” This Holiday Season, Survey Says
Madison, VA — Call it a "Green Christmas." A recent national survey commissioned by Plow & Hearth, one of the country's leading retailers, found that half of Americans plan to purchase an environmentally friendly gift... more »
Alexa’s Angels Offers Great Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
(Windsor, CO) -- Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer dedicated to providing high quality, original designs, encourages you to show your affection this Valentine's Day with one of their great gift ideas. Whether... more »
Man carves out customized gift shop, restaurant
Nugget City, AK - Travelers stopping here for a cup of coffee at Nugget City or a quick browse through the Northern Beaver Post gift shop next door are in for a treat: custom-made wood... more »
Patterry has something for everyone
Starting a business from scratch is a large task, and entrepreneurship requires much courage and perseverance. A new business can face many obstacles and setbacks, which can be discouraging.However, Pat and Terry Thompson are two... more »
City seeks ideas for downtown
Farmington, NM — Not enough people shop downtown, so Shawn Carlson and Frances Maness are moving their business east. The owners of antiques shop Regenerated Treasures decided not to renew their three-year lease on the... more »
Local shop already busy for holiday season
Cookeville, TN -- Halloween will be here in just a few weeks and Thanksgiving is not far behind. This is the season for fun costumes, but what about when kids want to dress festively, but... more »
Halloween continues to scare up business for local stores
Fairview Heights, IL -- This Halloween will be more competitive than usual for Denny Tribout. For four years, the third-generation owner of the Belleville carnival and party supply store that bears his name has also... more »
Discover all things new at Americasmart Atlanta
(ATLANTA) -- Dream big ... explore more ... discover everything new ... all in the incomparable experience that can only be the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market opening January 6, 2009 and the... more »
