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Holiday Gifts for Greatest American Dogs on Display
Long Island City, NY –– These days, it doesn't take a national TV appearance to win the title of "Greatest American Dog." Canine owners across the country have already bestowed their beloved pets with the... more »
Chatterchix Collectible Cards promote girl talk coast to coast
Dunedin, FL – Move over Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon and baseball trading cards, there's a new girl in town called Chatterchix. Collectible cards will never be the same once girls get their hands on these glossy cards... more »
Lily Organics Dew Receive Organic Certification Seed to Shelf Skin Care
(Henderson, Colorado) - Lily Organics Dew Fresh, a Colorado-based facial care company, just received Certification as Organic Growers by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. As the handcrafter of 100 percent non-synthetic chemical free skincare, Lily... more »
Retailers amp up promotions for back-to-school season
New York — Retailers preparing for a difficult back-to-school season are getting creative in their attempts to entice shoppers into the stores -- aggressively introducing new products, slashing prices and amping up marketing in the... more »
Save taxes on most clothing, shoes
Austin -- Edna Antillon plans to do some back-to-school shopping for her two daughters this weekend to take advantage of the state's tax-free holiday, but with her small income and increasing gas expenses, she said... more »
Seattle’s small shops fear losing identity, independence
Angela Nichols' last landlord admitted during lease negotiations that Funky Janes Consignment store didn't present the right image for the West Seattle shopping center.The vintage flowered skirts, sailor dresses, used designer jeans and corset-shaped purses... more »
Aid to Artisans Brings Global Handmade Design to NYIGF
Hartford, CT — At the 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) August 16-20, Aid to Artisans (ATA) will display a fresh collection of hundreds of handmade products, many showing in the U.S. market for... more »
Signature’ signs
In keeping up with the times, Wade Lambrigtsen isn't about to leave "vintage" arts behind.The custom sign-maker and owner of Vintage Sign Shop takes pride in the creation of signage that speaks of by-gone days.... more »
Foraging through Dutch Country Lane
Berlin - A soft tap, tap, tap greets visitors as they step into the workshop of the Wendell August Gift Shop & Forge at 7007 Dutch Country Lane.Skilled craftsmen gently tap aluminum into shape using... more »
Wal-Mart To Suppliers: Go Green
Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart is telling its suppliers that it's not enough to simply provide eco-friendly products. The world's largest retailer wants to be able to tell its customers the stories behind the products, of... more »
Antique shops moving online
Sharon Lynn Bear can't be dissuaded by the price of gas, the time it takes to unearth the perfect piece or the disappointment of ending a shopping excursion empty-handed. Whether the Irvine resident is browsing... more »
HomeBody owner branches out into a paper store
It is part eclectic gift shop, part dress and shoe store, part amazing-find store and ultimate paper store. When Shelley Dominguez decided to open HomeBody in Kern Place, she wanted people to experience a little... more »
