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Shops keep memories of shows alive long after lights dim
Elizabeth Thelen, a mother of two from Oconomowoc, Wis., already has passed the Manilow Store at the Las Vegas Hilton a dozen times during her vacation. But it always was with her husband, who does... more »
Sisters still love running COA gift shop
Concord - Glassware, jewelry and assorted trinkets populate the shelves of Harvey's Treasure Chest, a little store inside the Concord Council on Aging where the service is friendly and the bargains are plenty. Harvey's Treasure... more »
Portland Gift & Accessories Show Pre-Show Report
White Plains, NY - The National Stationery Show will launch a dedicated paper crafting seminar track at the 2008 edition, in response to growing consumer demand for unique paper crafting products, scrapbooking supplies and handmade... more »
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 »
