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California Gift Show Joins Sustainable Furniture Council
The Portland Gift & Accessories Show will kick off the summer buying season with a must-see showcase of handmade product by Northwest artisans, gifts and collectibles unique to the Pacific Northwest and new product launches... more »
New Creative’s Collegiate Garden Gnomes Get Girlfriends
Milford, OH - Just in time for March Madness, New Creative Enterprises (NCE) announces the addition of new Cheerleader Gnomes to its wildly-popular Collegiate Garden Gnome Collection. The leading designer and manufacturer of home decor... more »
On Shop Owner’s Break, He Bends
Ruskin - Not much goes to waste in Mark McElwain's exhaust shop.He's a master at crafting whimsical, decorative art objects out of old car parts. Mufflers, muffler clamps, pipes, scrap metal, cotter pins and lug... more »
Artisans project will nurture and market Hoosier producers and ‘made in Indiana’ brand
A government-backed business- development effort is under way. But this isn't meant to lure an out-of-state conglomerate or keep a big company here.Instead, the Indiana Artisan Development Project aims to provide business training, marketing help... more »
Alburtis shop blooms on growth of renewed friendship
While the spring tease is in full swing there are still a few days mixed in that are cold and damp and demand a dose of warmth and comfort. Add some original artwork, some vintage... more »
Quilting shop opens in downtown Omro
Omro - If anyone had told Maria Brewer she'd move her shop from among the whispering pines on her rural property in Berlin to the hustle and bustle of a small city on State Highway... more »
Easter display inspired by childhood memories:
Hingham - The Easter Bunny has already paid a visit to the Hingham Gift Company, leaving behind an eye-catching and sumptuous "Easter Basket Buffet" for kids of all ages.Upon entering, customers' eyes are immediately drawn... more »
Enviro-bag takes Fylde by storm
An environmentally friendly solution to carrying shopping is taking a Fylde town by storm.Shoppers at Willow gift shop and tea room on Breck Road in Poulton are going wild for the store's special newspaper bags... more »
Local retailers seek holiday sales jump
With all the talk of an economic slowdown, retailers are hoping that Easter will help to get their sales hopping again.Some consumers, however, say they plan on cutting back on their spending because they're worried... more »
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Mall Retailers
Whilst the number of shoppers visiting malls in small groups as a pure leisure outing is increasing, the majority of shopper trips to the mall are still destination based. That is, the shopper is going... more »
Retail study urges linking Main, Lady streets
Lady Street and Main Street are best suited to become downtown Columbia's shopping destinations, according to a study to be released today by a Washington, D.C., consulting firm.To help make that happen, the city should... more »
Patience Brewster Will Depart Dept. 56, Start Her Own Manufacturing Company
Designer Patience Brewster has announced that PATIENCE BREWSTER, INC. will begin manufacturing her ornaments, enamel boxes and gift items in 2009. Since 2000, Department 56, the Minneapolis-based manufacturer of gift and specialty items, has produced... more »
