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Spending Flat as Inflation Persists
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of gross domestic product, was flat in January for the second month in a row, when adjusted for inflation, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Other reports... more »
Roman Inc. Is Very Engaged in the Wedding Market
Well established as the country's most important resource for Christian and Christmas merchandise, Roman, Inc. is successfully wooing the wedding market with a wide range of related products. High on the list is the "Language... more »
Joyce Kesler Named Executive Vice President And General Manager of Farcountries.com
NEW YORK, NY - Joyce E. Kesler has been named to head FarCountries.com, the leading online wholesaler of giftware and home accent products. Kesler has worked for the company since 2000 and has been deeply... more »
National Stationery Show Expands Best New Product Competition to Include Think Green Categories
White Plains, NY - Seven New England retailers - each exemplifying outstanding customer service, creative merchandising and dedication to their community - have been named finalists for the 2008 Pride of New England Awards. Presented... more »
GiftLogic now able to integrate with QuickBooks Accounting
Englewood, FL - Merry Mechanization, Inc., the creators of GiftLogic, have released a new version of their POS software, and it includes what customers and prospects have been asking about. The latest enhancement to the... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Introduces Ebony Art Closet
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. introduces Ebony Art Closet, the company's first African American home decor catalog.Recognizing a rising demand for African American products, Manual took the initiative to create relevant and... more »
Mary Phillips Designs Presents the Cafe Mug Collection
RALEIGH, NC - Calling all coffee, tea and hot chocolate aficionados! Mary Phillips Designs has introduced a new chic style of mugs just in time for spring 2008. They are the perfect morning accessory or... more »
Little Star Soup Serves Up Seven New Paper Tableware Sets
New York, NY - Little Star Soup, a Brooklyn Heights based Illustration & Design Studio is happy to announce that they've licensed seven new paper tableware collections with Creative Converting ceg4party.com. Co-founders Vela and John... more »
Danielson Designs Offers Personalized Gifts for Moms, Dads and Grads
Trinidad, Colo. - Spring is in the air and with Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation right around the corner, shoppers are looking for just the right gift to celebrate the special people in their... more »
30,000-square-foot Ranch Crowder Bros. store opens
Lakewood Ranch -- Known as quirky and helpful, Crowder Bros.-Ace Hardware has been a Bradenton tradition since 1955. Now the tradition has come east. The company recently opened a 30,000-square-foot store at Lakewood Ranch, where... more »
New business returns man to his roots
Dale Gurganus has returned to a corner where he has spent much of his life.He and his wife, Debbie, have opened Tropical Paradise Woodworking, which features handcrafted Adirondack, outdoor and custom furniture and a gift... more »
Trying to lure customers back, sooner
Shoppers such as Sher Trombley have been giving Target fits for months.She's making lists and trying mightily to stick to them. Spring clothes? That's the type of impulse buy she's trying to avoid.She makes two... more »
