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March 15, 2007
St. Paddy’s Day sales projections expand in 2007

Consumers are projected to spend $3.76 billion to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, an average of $35 each, according to the National Retail Federation.The total is up from last year's $27.94 a person -... more »

March 15, 2007
A Pet Cause Celebre; The Eco-Faithful Lap Up Green Items for Dogs, Cats, Fish

Pet Essentials opened eight years ago in a small space on 14th Street NW, with the pledge to sell only natural and holistic products for the dogs, cats, ferrets and tropical fish of the U... more »

March 14, 2007
GIFT SHOP Magazine announces the launch of its newly redesigned website

HANOVER, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine, the fresh new voice in gift retail, announces the launch of its fresh, new website: GIFTSHOPMag.com. The website now includes all articles published in GIFT SHOP magazine. Visitors will... more »

March 14, 2007
DONOVANDESIGNS Acquires 2 SKIRTS

Columbus, Ohio March 8, 2007 - donovandesigns, LLC, a unique stationery and paper goods company, announced today they have purchased the assets of 2 Skirts, a stationery line previously owned by Michelle Cotter of Atlanta,... more »

March 14, 2007
Museum Buys

It is good that Joyce Simanek, manager of the museum gift store at the Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology, loves to shop.She relishes the daunting duty of finding items that reflect the Ice Age... more »

March 13, 2007
Retailer and exhibitor commitments build momentum for Cadeaux, the luxury gift collection at JCK

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 12 2007 - Leading manufacturers and retailers of luxury resources have confirmed their participation in the premiere edition of Cadeaux, The Luxury Gift Collection at JCK, launching June 1-5, 2007, at... more »

March 13, 2007
Crafty women; Four Naples residents have converted their hobbies into booming businesses

Knitting needles and yarn are useless, unless you know what to do with them.But when you do, the possibilities are endless.Four crafty Naples women have converted hobbies into businesses, stocking their stores to tempt enthusiasts... more »

March 11, 2007
New, bigger gift shop opens at BRMC

What comes to mind when the words "hospital gift shop" are uttered? Usually images of a place where someone can get magazines, books, a candy bar or two and flowers.That, however, is not the case... more »

March 10, 2007
Experience and passion just a few of Teal’s ‘Favorite Things’

The call of My Favorite Things is almost irresistible to Lauren Teal.It is this love of the place, Teal agrees, that is foundational to the success of the retail gift shop at Betton Place.There is... more »

March 9, 2007
GHTA Finalizes 2007 Board of Directors, Fills Vacancy

The Gift and Homes Trade Association announces the 2007 roster for its Board of Directors with the addition of Pete Day of Oak Patch Gifts, John Handley of Accents & Occasions, John Haste of IMAX,... more »

March 8, 2007
Cherokee Business: Canton baker has a lot at stake in cakes

Jill Brown started her baking business in the basement kitchen of her Canton home."I'd bake cakes for my children's birthday parties," said Brown. "When my kids' friends saw the cakes, they'd want one for their... more »

March 8, 2007
Spiritual Health: Store focuses on products that promote well-being

Debbie Lunsford and her husband, Bill, own Nature's Gift, a specialty store that sells such items as herbal teas and oils for aroma therapy.Debbie Lunsford drew from her experiences in Portland, Ore., when she opened... more »

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