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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 »
GolfARTGiclee showing Golf Note Cards at Stationery Show First Time
GolfARTGiclee, of Coppell, TX will exhibiting is unique and distinctive golf note card lines for the first time at the National Stationery Show in New York, May 20-23 at the Jacob Javits Convention, Booth 2975.... more »
OneCoast Expands Representation of Beatriz Ball
OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, has announced that its sales team now represents Beatriz Ball Collection in... more »
Farcountries.com Announces The Arrival of North American Bear
New York - Plush toys that inspire the imagination, stimulate creative play and provide comfort for all ages, describe the whimsical world of the North American Bear Company. North American Bear is noted for its... more »
Zoobies Selected as Finalist for 2007 JPMA Innovation Awards Competition
Zoobies was started by two young brothers who wanted to produce something "new, innovative; and extremely cuddly; something that would be both fun for kids and handy for parents at home and on the road."... more »
Downtown look, upscale tastes; Owner of Clifton Park Center is luring innovative stores to remake shopping complex
Clifton Park -- The two owners of Mochalisa's, a new coffee shop at Clifton Park Center, were pretty happy about their first full day of operation on Tuesday. Only a few hours into their day,... more »
