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The Perfect Gift For the Perfect Man; Original and Memorable Gifts From the Oval Office
Looking for a special gift for the man who has everything? A California company has the solution, something that will make him feel really special, almost presidential: a personal gift with the Presidential Seal of... more »
Zoobies Announce New Product Line
ZoobiesTM have only been around for a year, but they are already releasing a new product line for 2008 called the "Zoo Collection." ZoobiesTM arepatented plush animals that transform into pillows and blankets. Since the... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Gift Show Stoppers
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. showered the spring gift shows with an enticing array of products. Show attendees did a double take for items ranging from attractive home fashions to stunning fashion... more »
Giving the gift of time
Candy? Flowers? Jewelry?A growing number of consumers are giving their sweethearts something even more precious for Valentine's Day - the gift of time.The National Retail Federation's 2008 Valentine's Day survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found a... more »
Don’t drop hints, drop cash
Feminism pretty much skewered the knight in shining armor notion. Today, knights are for fairy tales.As a result, more and more women are buying their own bling. But it isn't just an I-don't-need-a-man motivation. Women... more »
Trends in Valentine’s Day Shopping
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Valentine's Day is just a few days away and that means love is in the air. So what are couples buying this year?"We've seen a lot of the traditional things in terms... more »
How bad will U.S. retail sales data be?
If recent data from the International Council of Shopping Centers are any indicator, the retail sales report by the U.S. Commerce Department Wednesday is not going to be good news. The question is how bad... more »
Students’ shop opens in style
Students have been combining their craft skills and business talents to open their first gift shop in Harrogate.Springboard students at Harrogate College, who have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, invited Lady Emma Ingilby... more »
Old Town hosts ‘Taste of Chocolate’ fundraiser
It was like trick or treating for adults Sunday afternoon in Old Town Auburn for the sweet event "A Taste of Chocolate." Scott Gray of Sacramento roamed the streets with his sister, Karen Ramm of... more »
El Paso ponders recession
Is the United States headed for a recession, or is it already in one? And how will El Paso's economy weather the storm?Several economists around the country last week said the country is already in... more »
Valentine’s big for gift shop
Lois Lantau, owner of Cindy's Hallmark in Titusville, said Valentine's Day is a big day for her business."I would say it's the second-biggest holiday for me, after Christmas," Lantau said."It's about 20 percent of my... more »
The Arcade’s hidden gem
Sometimes, Don Beohner feels like he has to wave his hands over his head to get out the message, "I'm still here!" Beohner owns Copacetic, a lively jewelry and gift store on the second floor... more »
