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June 25, 2008
‘Meet’ Artist Shawn Coffey at Artisan House Vegas

BURBANK, CALIF. — Imagine the thrill of being the "boy-from-New-Mexico-who-makes-good!" Of maturing from a 13-year-old by the moniker of "SLik" who experimented with graffiti art in Albuquerque's South Valley neighborhood, to the enviable position as... more »

June 24, 2008
Consumer confidence skids more than expected

New York—U.S. consumer confidence fell unexpectedly sharply in June, sinking to its lowest level in more than 16 years, according to a private industry group. The report Tuesday also said the group's reading of consumers'... more »

June 24, 2008
New owners for The Village Greenery

The Village Greenery is changing hands and customers will have a place to get their flowers and accessories for the garden and pets. The garden store on Route 25 was owned and operated by Caroline... more »

June 24, 2008
WMC Las Vegas to Showcase Prestigious Italian Furniture Exhibit

(LAS VEGAS) — World Market Center Las Vegas and Fiera Milano, Italy's leading and most prestigious exhibition centre, will collaborate for the first time ever this summer to showcase a one-of-a-kind Italian Furniture exhibit at... more »

June 24, 2008
Danielson Designs wins Stevie Award

TRINIDAD, COLO. - - Danielson Designs, a leading designer and manufacturer of home decor products nestled in the foothills of southern Colorado, has won a Stevie Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program for companies... more »

June 23, 2008
Fendi or fake? New site polices purses

New York - It was the peeling hologram sticker in her new Fendi bag that made Chrys Reyna suspicious. She wasn't able to afford the black leather bag's $1,100 retail price, so when she bought... more »

June 23, 2008
Don’t make it sad: Stuart card, gift shop Hey Jude closing after 21 years

Stuart — An iron worker by trade, Charlie Beers wasn't considering buying a business when he met Judy Buhnshu 21 years ago. At that time, Buhnshu owned a business called Hey Jude Cards and Gifts,... more »

June 23, 2008
For Women, Cooperation Is The Answer

Auburndale - Downtown Auburndale was a blighted area when Terrie Howell opened her gift shop, Treasures on the Park, 12 years ago. Today, the area is bustling with hair salons, retail shops and eateries. Interestingly,... more »

June 23, 2008
Salem’s changing retail market: higher-end stores paying higher rents

Salem — It wasn't long ago that A Touch of the Past on Washington Street was a hub of retail activity in the city. A long-standing gift store with eye-catching window displays, it was overseen... more »

June 22, 2008
Call it tail-wagging retailing

In one of Greenville's newest eateries, the gourmet goodies in the bakery case are reserved for those with four legs. But dogs as well as their owners can sit down and enjoy a treat inside... more »

June 22, 2008
Queen for a day: Silverhill woman strikes gold at Silver Basket

Robertsdale, Ala. — Yvonne "D'Von" Henry says she hasn't won anything for a while. No contests, drawings, nothing. "I got a call saying I'd won, and I could not believe it," said Henry. What Henry... more »

June 22, 2008
Gift shop expands to bridal and apparel boutique

Anissa Andazola and her mother, Molly, moved to the Gila Valley and opened a gift shop in February 2006. A year after opening, they saw a need for formal wear and expanded their shop into... more »

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