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L’ovedbaby Giving to Breast Cancer Research
Los Angeles, CA - L'ovedbaby, a mom-created company whose line has grown in 3 short years from one product - a stylish and practical 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl - to a full collection of baby clothing... more »
Retail crime costs stores $3B per year
At CVS drugstores, razors are stored in dispensers that allow you to take just one package at a time. At Toys "R" Us, the only way to return an unwanted toy is with a dated... more »
She’s not sold on shop’s policy
I'm not what you would call an ardent shopper. OK, I'll be honest, I pretty much loathe shopping of any sort.A letter from a reader in Huntington Beach reminds me why. Apparently there is a... more »
Shop owner’s scare prompts closing
Turner - Kellie Fortin knew her priorities were out of whack when she insisted her husband wait on customers while she - suffering from chest pains - waited in the back of her store, Murdock... more »
Lease of faith; Local man grows business out of necessity
James Wetherbee's path to success started with a $900 tax refund check, a 1969 Chevy pickup, and a need for income to supplement his job as the dairy manager at a Safeway grocery store.The year... more »
Downtown Riverside looks for right mix of businesses to spur revival
Where Old Town Pasadena has The Cheesecake Factory, downtown Riverside has Simple Simon's. Where San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter has Quicksilver and Oakley stores, Riverside has Mrs. Tiggy-Winkles and Citrus Punch Designs.Independent shops and restaurants lend... more »
Prosperity Tree announces alliance with Berryware
Prosperity Tree International has announced that they have added Berryware to their selection of playful hand-painted ceramic art and tableware. Over the past 20 years, Prosperity Tree has carved its niche by featuring high-quality ceramics,... more »
Pacific Market Center Announces Speakers for August Show
Seattle - Pacific Market Center announces a dynamic group of speakers providing buyers with insights, inspiration and information during Seattle Market Week - Summer Gift and Home Accessories Show August 15-21, the Pacific Northwest's premier... more »
Pumpernickel Press takes home a LOUIE
For the second straight year Pumpernickel Press took home a LOUIE. This year's winner was the card "Bird Village" featuring artwork from John Obolewicz. The win came in the category of "Best Christmas, General" and... more »
Cynthia Webb Launches New Home Series
Few images evoke as many strong emotions as that of home - it's where the heart is, after all. And as American poet Robert Frost has told us, it's the place where, when you have... more »
Gift Shop is Offering Something Different
Alicia Dorau knows there are a lot of gift shops in the Fremont area, but she thinks she can fill a certain niche missing from the scene.When she opened The Unique Boutique June 1 with... more »
Shop girls: Teen buying habits not so over indulgent
They agonize over price. They're thoughtful, not impulsive. They arrive at the mall with information and purpose. They actually care about what their parents would think about those micro shorts.They are teenage girls, and this... more »
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