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Glenwood Mall merchants optimistic
Retail has changed a lot since Terry Kates opened his West Wind Gift Shop in Glenwood Springs 30 years ago.His humble beginnings started in 1977 downtown, where he spent nearly 10 years at 816 Grand... more »
New life for Garrison House as couple takes over landmark
Fort Montgomery — Holly and Bob Gokey always looked longingly at the yellow house on Route 9W as they drove past."I always said to my husband that if that house ever was for sale, I... more »
Focus on reviving north, south campuses leaves area across from heart of OSU hurting
Lackluster sales are forcing Jo Killian to close her gift shop, Ruby's, after 30 years. The shop is across from Ohio State University's central campus.Mood rings, pet rocks and earth shoes were all the rage... more »
April Cornell Holdings Signs Licensing Agreement with Certified International
August 2007 - April Cornell Holdings, Ltd., parent company for the April Cornell brand, announces its licensing agreement with Certified International, a leading manufacturer of ceramic tabletop. Certified International will debut its three exciting April... more »
Pacific Market Center Welcomes Buyers to Discover Current Trends in the Spa and Wellness Industries
Seattle - Pacific Market Center announces a complimentary educational seminar for buyers during the upcoming Spa and Wellness event September 17, 2007. The seminar will feature guest speaker Michelle Barry, Ph.D. and president of Tinderbox,... more »
A Kinder Touch is three shops in one
Where people once sat to have their teeth filled and pulled, they now can have their hair cut and colored. A Beaverdale resident has transformed a former dentist's office into the boutique, salon and spa... more »
Golden Key promotion stimulates retail sales
The Villages — Sales at The Purple Pig jumped over the past week or so, thanks to an unexpected boost.The retail gift shop that Ellie Heiner owns and operates in Lake Sumter Landing isn't the... more »
Last Word Wins iParenting Media Award; Buffalo Games’ Last Word recognized as a 2007 Outstanding Product
Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Games, makers of the Last Wordparty game, is an honored recipient of the 2007 Outstanding ProductiParenting Media Award. Last Word is the uproarious race to have the finalsay! Be the first... more »
Peking Handicraft Offers New Designs by D.L. Rhein
"A romantic home, creative lifestyle and beautiful items" are the three signature trademarks reflected in the charming, colorful appeal of artwork by D.L. Rhein. San Francisco-based Peking Handicraft, Inc. offers new fashion-forward, chic designs with... more »
Offbeat gift store on Broad expands
Asheville — The eye-catching assortment of giant metal flowers, twirling copper sculptures and other quirky garden decor items in front of the L.O.F.T. storefront is a familiar sight to passers-by on Broadway."I bet 40 percent... more »
Design shop couldn’t help growing
Long standing design store The Vault has proven that starting life underground is no hindrance to success.Sixteen years after opening their first shop underground in an old bank vault in Auckland's High St, owners Sarah... more »
Quilter Jane Shiley makes one of a kind treasures
Those of us who are not handy with our hands often are jealous of those who are. I kept my envy of quilter Jane Shiley of Brevard to myself when a few years ago I... more »
