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Embracing a creative adventure with the Eyes of the World
In the improbable space between Buddha and Sponge Bob, Mishel Vanden Busch makes work a dance.Greeted by the painted grins of wooden giraffes, the affirming nods of spring-necked camels and the perfume of far-off places,... more »
Control of news, gift shops a rich prize
A high-powered political battle is brewing over lucrative news and gift shops at McCarran International Airport.The New Jersey-based Hudson Group's 21-shop concession contract at the airport expires in 2010. Hoping to avoid a bidding war,... more »
Woodstock Chimes Introduces Pipedream Java
(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, surges forward with its top selling Environments Collection adding a new distinctive instrument to its Pipedream Series called Pipedream Java. This carefully designed, precision... more »
It’s in the Bag
Consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious and more likely to reuse shopping bags, but bags that look stylish have the edge. Smart entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this trend—and garnering free advertising in the process.Tonya Hart... more »
Quilt shop has much to offer
Neosho, Mo. - A lifelong interest in sewing led Donna Sue Hill and her daughter, Robbi Hill Triplett to opening their own quilting store three years ago.Their shop, Bittersweet Quilts, is located on P Highway... more »
Small Retail: Sugarlump benefits from sweet location
From the sidewalk, Sugarlump looks like another baby boutique.Once inside, though, you realize the children's store is less chic and more comfortable. A place where you can buy your toddler a couple pairs of shoes,... more »
Acai Berry Wins for New Flavor Idea for Jelly Belly Bean
FAIRFIELD, CALIF. --- The tallies are done and Jelly Belly Candy Company announced that fans voted acai berry (ah-sigh-ee), an exotic Amazon rainforest fruit, as the best idea for a new flavor. Almost 200,000 suggestions... more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
