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Summer Las Vegas Market Moves in Eco-Friendly Direction
(LAS VEGAS )— The Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market will be emphasizing sustainability more than ever. The home furnishings industry's most diverse eco-friendly assortments can be found in the lush, organic environment of the Market's... more »
Retail Sales Probably Increased in May: U.S. Economy Preview
Bloomberg — Sales at U.S. retailers probably rose in May as Americans started spending tax rebate checks and record gas prices inflated service-station receipts, economists said before reports this week. Purchases rose 0.5 percent following... more »
Amherst’s Salzburg Square enjoying revitalization
Despite problems in the economy, business continues to thrive at Salzburg Square in Amherst. What was once considered a dying shopping center has added several new shops in the last 18 months. But the Austrian-themed... more »
It’s becoming much easier to go green
Leah Oblinger had managed the San Francisco office of Barkley Court Reporters for two years when, in 2006, she decided to turn it green. Oblinger convinced her bosses to switch to recycled paper for the... more »
Local artisans’ work finds home in Hopwood
Nearly 30 artists and fine crafters have their work for sale in a new shop in Hopwood, but it's more than the typical consignment arrangement. It's a new venture for the Fayette County board of... more »
Employees recall ‘class operation’
West Springfield - As they sat at a table at Bertucci's yesterday afternoon, Robert M. Lombardi asked Charles M. Johnson about the family business that became a Springfield landmark. "What do you think about the... more »
Consumers battle recession, inflation
Washington — To fight off a recession, Congress had the brilliant idea of giving consumers $100 billion or so to spend this summer. The only thing was they didn't plan on gasoline going to $4... more »
Shirley Clarkson: my life with Paddington Bear
I now know what it feels like to be James Bond. The scene was the Belgian customs house at Ostend. Eddie, my husband, and I were on an ill-conceived and ill-fated trip to Cologne. God!... more »
Rising costs throttling small businesses
Pittsburgh - Small business is risky business these days. Costs are rising, profits are shrinking and the ability of the big guys to keep prices relatively lower is drawing away customers. Things are so bad... more »
Couple seek rezoning for wine shop in Hubbard
Hubbard — Should a wine shop be allowed on a residential road? That was the topic of a public hearing Thursday evening by the Hubbard Township Zoning Commission. Residents had the opportunity to discuss the... more »
Downtown Milford shops and restaurants are open on Thursday evenings
Milford — Grab a piece of diner pie, shop for jewelry, and pick up some paperbacks for beach reading. Where? Downtown Milford on Thursday evenings this summer. Tracy Bardsley, director of the Main Street/Downtown Improvement... more »
Closing Up Shop
Cherry Creek — With the rap of the auctioneer's gavel on Saturday morning, Jerry and Elaine Bentham will say goodbye to the business they have owned and operated for 39 years, as the Cherry Creek... more »
