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Chandler Shop owner retires after 25 years
Main Street is losing one of its veterans this weekend. After 25 years of keeping The Chandler Shop stocked with the latest in candles, stuffed animals and collectibles, owner Monique Owen is retiring.But not before... more »
Florists take on various tasks, come back with stories to tell
Craig — A light snow falls, turning the sky gray Thursday morning.Drivers switch on their headlights and wipers as they meander down Victory Way.But, step inside Shirley Balleck's business and the scene changes completely.A light... more »
Developers adjust to shifting retail landscape
The fundamentals of the public's retail needs aren't changing: People want fast service and convenient shopping options, and they want them close to home.But retailers still face a changing landscape. In Michigan, that includes a... more »
Up With Paper Introduces New Gift Embellishment Line
Mason, OH - Up With Paper announced that it would be introducing The Finishing Touch, a new line of three-dimensional, pop-up gift embellishments, in 2008. Everyday designs will be available to retail in July, and... more »
Interactive Daily Demos to Highlight National Stationery Show Lineup
White Plains, NY - In line with its commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, the California Gift Show has joined the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC). The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit coalition of some 160 industry... more »
Beagles, Pugs, Dachshunds and other loveable creatures join donovandesigns
New York, NY - donovandesigns (Columbus, OH) plans to have a "tail wagging good time" when they premiere their "canine collection" at the National Stationery Show, May 18 to 21 at the Jacob K. Javits... more »
New Online Site Launched To Help Gift Basket Makers
Paterson, New Jersey - Gift, gourmet, and floral retailers searching for products and supplies to make gift baskets will find hundreds of sources at GiftBasketWholesaleSupplies.com. This new site features food, gift, basket, and wrapping resources... more »
Group aims to create ‘mini-mall’ for artists in small village
Several oil paintings and frames of stained glass lay against the brick inside a squat building off American Avenue, what counts as tiny Oracle's Main Street.The place used to be a machine shop. In the... more »
Shop draws rockhounds, artisan
Sun City -- For area rockhounds, the lapidary shop at the Sun City Civic Association offers a place to turn ordinary rocks into jewelry.The shop features 10 diamond grinders, three trim saws, three big slab... more »
The past is present
For Jason and Donna Brown, tradition always has been a part of their lives. Members of the Penobscot Indian Nation, they grew up together, learning traditional crafts from tribal elders on Indian Island. But what... more »
Canadian retail sales rise 1.5 percent in January
Ottawa - Sales by Canadian retail stores rose by 1.5 per cent in January -_the third consecutive month of strong gains - led by purchases of vehicles, as well as building and outdoor home supplies,... more »
Old Treasures Add New Luster
Every bit and bauble has a story behind it. And even if Carol Orr can't track it down exactly, she likes to imagine what it might be."I just love picturing someone using these. You know,... more »
