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Small Businesses (and Their Customers) Feel Sting of Inflation
The electricity for the lights at the 3,200-square-foot store costs more than it did a year ago. So does the fuel for deliveries. Mr. Roesner says he has been spending more of his time lately... more »
OneCoast and Arthur Lauer Announce Unique Drop Ship Program
OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, announced a unique drop-ship program with Arthur Lauer, a manufacturer of luxury... more »
Wake up to a Brighter Day with Clocks, etc. by Paper Scissors Rock
Olympia, WA - With the economic downturn, many shoppers assume artful hand-made gifts are not in their budget. But Mixed media artist and clockmaker Pam Corwin offers an affordable option with her imaginative, whimsical clocks.... more »
Gas prices slow El Paso retail sales, consumer spending
Record-high gasoline prices are putting a damper on consumer spending, a leading national retail organization reported Tuesday.El Paso retailers are also saying that they're starting to feel the pinch after seeming to be immune to... more »
New shops ready for spring
Retailers are voting with their future and opening up new businesses in Ledbury.At least five new businesses have either opened or are set to open in town this spring.This is despite international fears over the... more »
Independent Shops to Close
A city street known for its independently-owned shops is due to lose some of them because of the tough trading climate, according to retailers.At least three shops in Fore Street, Exeter, are due to close... more »
Midwest goes wild with Wonderful, Wacky, Women
Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of innovative holiday, home, garden and gift products, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with nationally known artist and... more »
NSS Nominates MAIZURU for Best New Product Display
MAIZURU, a new brand of locally made "eco-luxury" social stationery will debut at the "esteemed" New Product Display of the annual National Stationery Show (NSS) scheduled for May 18 - 21 at New York's Jacob... more »
Tight economy can’t stop business owner from giving back
Shrewsbury, Mass. - Charitable giving often takes a hit in a tight economy as businesses of all sizes try to deal with shrinking profits and tough decisions. For small business owners, this reality is even... more »
iota Joins Forces with C.R. Gibson
Basalt, Colo. — Basalt, Colorado-based iota and C.R. Gibson, LLC (Nashville, Tenn.) announced iota's business and assets have been acquired by C.R. Gibson, an affiliated company of CSS Industries, Inc.(NYSE: CSS). A leading designer of... more »
Bazura bag collections help women’s co-op, environment
Peterborough, Ontario - Bazura Biz, a Canadian company that designs and sells stylish and eco-friendly bags and accessories, is helping sustain a Women's Co-Op in the Philippines that makes the majority of their products with... more »
Twinkle in Grandma’s eye inspires book series
Fairfax, VA - Stories passed one from generation to generation are treasured by a few lucky souls. In Virginia, two granddaughters decided to bring their Nana's charming story character, Nana Star, to life with a... more »
