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Adora, Inc. Introduces Exclusive, Limited Edition Dolls for Epcot Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend at Walt Disney World
Adora, Inc., one of the leading designers and crafters of fine limited edition and collectible dolls, is proud to introduce two limited edition dolls and a one-of-kind doll set designed for the Epcot Teddy Bear... more »
Nobleworks Licenses Wry Baby For a New Line of Cards and Button Cards
Hoboken, NJ - Nobleworks has announced a partnership with Wry Baby (wrybaby.com.) and has released several new card lines incorporating Wry Baby's successful design sensibility.Wry Baby is the creator of humorous baby products with a... more »
Burning Bright: Local candle shop expands selection to welcome spring
"People who like to dine out and buy music at Bull Moose or get a book also like to buy candles," Yaun said. "Especially in summer, people like to browse around the shops before dinner... more »
Ballpoint pens, and so much more; Promotional Products help drive sales
The Internet may be all the buzz in the marketing world, but traditional advertising methods -- even the time-honoured coffee mugs and ballpoint pens bearing company logos -- are far from obsolete, says the promotional... more »
Where are the Webkinz? Toy craze hits Asheville
Asheville — If you haven't heard of Webkinz, you probably don't hang with many 6- to 13-year-olds. Webkinz are the hottest toy no one can find, making these plush stuffed animals worth more than a... more »
Small town nurtures crop of new businesses
Pine Island -- When Helen Distad launched her chocolate business two years ago, she wanted to base it in her hometown of Pine Island.But the owner of My Heart's Design found it was more economical... more »
Mom to Enjoy Royal Treatment This Year, According to NRF; Consumers are Expected to Spend Almost $16 Billion
Washington - This Mother's Day, consumers plan to spend $15.73 billion as they shower the women in their lives with jewelry, flowers, clothing, and even trips to the spa. According to the National Retail Federation's... more »
A special place in the heart; Store specializes in mastectomy bras
After Julie DeNardi bought Greta's Flair Lingerie three years ago, she began noticing the number of inquiries she was getting from women with mastectomies. Their choice of lingerie was limited and often matronly. DeNardi decided... more »
La De Da opening new store
At a time when many small shops are closing their doors because of competition from mass retailers, a small women's boutique in downtown Roanoke is expanding its enterprise.La De Da, an eclectic women's clothing and... more »
Roseville gift store’s owner says the smoke is making her sick, but moving may be very costly
Lu Winslow owns and operates an exclusive Roseville gift shop, which means she sells you things you want but don't necessarily need."My average customers are middle-aged grandmas. I'm a frivolous store," she said with a... more »
Second store in the works at River Shores; Specialty food and gift shop prepping for May opening
Peter Koehn, owner of KP Construction, completes a measurement for a suspended ceiling installation at the construction site for Savoring Thyme, a new gourmet food, home and garden supply shop at the River Shores urban... more »
Community North adds shops and restaurants to entice visitors, patients and workers
They are not turning into shopping malls, but retailing is finding a niche along with rest, recovery and recuperation at Community Hospital North.The Northeastside hospital's $170 million expansion -- which opens for patients Monday --... more »
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