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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Small Business Advocate: Excellent customer service is golden
Before 1975, consumers enjoyed what I call The Golden Age of Customer Service. Sadly, based on recent research, we now appear to be in the Plastic Age of Customer Service.An American Customer Satisfaction Index found... more »
Fall in love with Virginia again
It's time to fall in love with Virginia all over again.Ruth DiGeorge, owner of A Tisket, A Tasket in the Shoppes on the Village Green in Governor's Pointe, is bringing back the store's popular "Fall... more »
Lab-grown diamonds sparkle blood-free
San Francisco -- Inside a small hotel room at the downtown Marriott recently, a businessman named Stephen Lux gently opened a jeweler's box and placed a shoestring-thin diamond necklace on the table.The 64-carat, canary yellow... more »
