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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 »
National Stationery Show names Best New Product Award winners
New York, NY - The addition of "Think Green" categories to the Best New Product Awards competition at the National Stationery Show propelled the contest to a new level, as judges reviewed a record-breaking 375... more »
Portico Spa Scheduled to Re-Launch in 2009
New York, NY - Portico Home + Spa announces its re-emergence in early 2009 redefining the brand in an eco-conscious direction. Portico Spa will offer a reformulated bath and body collection developed to help integrate... more »
Tax Rebate Checks Going Towards Necessities
About $42 billion in tax rebate checks should start hitting the mail this week. The checks are intended to stimulate the economy. Whether they do that or not remains to be seen; many families say... more »
New reason to shop until you drop — updated plaza
After nearly two years of demolition, construction and soft store openings, Orlando's Prime Outlets-International is finally ready for prime time.The outlet center on the north end of International Drive will officially unveil itself to the... more »
North Aire Market wins Best New Food for Bananas Foster Mix
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A flavored mix developed to be added to cream cheese and served in a variety of unique ways was selected as the Best New Food Product at the 20th Annual Specialty Coffee... more »
Gift bags for out-of-town wedding guests have local favor
Brides and their families who are too overwhelmed with wedding planning to even focus on making up those cute welcome bags left for guests at the host hotel, have a friend in Jane Van Eaton.Van... more »
Power Shopping: Lunch hour retail therapy
Visit any mall or boutique around noon — in the city or suburbs — and you will see determined people who shop during their lunch hours.It's a 60-minute drill perfected after years of practice. They... more »
Unflagging whimsy
For more than 26 years, Poppy has been providing its customers with unique, contemporary fine art.The specialty fine arts shop at 920 E. Broadway showcases the handmade creations of more than 200 artists from all... more »
Stores hope stimulus sparks spending spree
Enticing shoppers to stimulate sales figures, some businesses are offering promotions for people cashing in their federal income tax rebates, while others are just hoping that some of that cash might end up in their... more »
