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NYIGF Handmade Showcases Authentic Craft at Summer 2008
White Plains, NY - A new designation identifying "designer-maker" exhibitors will be introduced this summer in Handmade at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), providing an opportunity for buyers to easily distinguish individual artisans... more »
5 Fatal Mistakes for Small Retailing
In today's fast-moving and ever-changing business environment, mistakes can be fatal. Even at best, statistics show that about half of small businesses last less than two years.My 20-plus years of successfully operating several retail stores... more »
New gift shop in Scituate Harbor
Scituate - Nancy Levanchy has brought a little Joye to Scituate Harbor. Her new gift shop at 196 Front St. features a twist in the name and also in its inventory."Joy is my favorite word,... more »
Hot Trends to Cool Sustainability, California Gift Show Defines Trends
White Plains, NY - As a leading West Coast trendsetter – from the pop culture of Southern California to the universal health of the planet – the summer edition of the California Gift Show will... more »
San Francisco’s Unique Style to set tone for Summer Gift Fair
White Plains, NY - San Francisco's distinctive style – and eco-conscious, wine-savvy, museum-rich and design-driven culture – will pervade the summer edition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 26-29, 2008, at the Moscone... more »
Tea shop can’t serve tea
Amherstburg - The owners of the Loretta Rose Tea Chest fear they won't be able to steep their 85 varieties of tea when they open in a week at their new location.The quaint tea shop... more »
New organic products shop opening
Coshocton - When Sara Kulbacki of Fresno saw a need for new and different products in the Coshocton area, she wanted to try to fill it.After racking up plenty of miles to purchase natural and... more »
Hampden gets piece of the pie
Big change is coming to a once-popular stretch of retail stores in the 3,500 block of Chestnut Avenue in Hampden.Gone for good are a tea room and a consignment store. Coming soon are a pie... more »
Lilypad to provide unique gift items
The Lilypad, A Unique Boutique, owned by Cindy Kressin, has an assortment of products for little ones but will be making a big entrance during it's grand opening in Breckenridge May 1.The new boutique is... more »
Iota To Unveil 2008 Collection at National Stationery Show
Basalt, Colo. — Iota is pleased to announce its brand new collection for 2008. Nine new signature iota patterns will adorn paper goods including folded notecards, boxed notecard sets, gift wrap, journals, gift tags, notebooks... more »
New northeast gift shop: Etcetera
Longtime gift-shop owner June Sepkowitz has expanded her operations and added a second store.But experts say adding a second location is one of the toughest moves an entrepreneur can make.Sepkowitz, who founded West Side gift... more »
Home furnishing shop opens at Centerra
Cozy Cottage, a home furnishing and gift shop, opened Thursday at The Promenade Shops at Centerra.The locally owned business is a country store with an antique flair. It sells a combination of new and antique... more »
