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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 »
She Was Stunning, and successful
Sometimes a commercial endeavour takes off before it is even formally a business. That's what happened to Sarah Khallad, a Calgary photography student whose pictorial magnets are sold as novelty items at nearly 100 retail... more »
Longtime Citrus Man Just Keeps ‘Trucking’
Avon Park — During a cool, windy and overcast afternoon in January, most of Steve Maxwell's life lay in front of him as he casually sat back in his rocking chair on the porch of... more »
