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Consumers expect to spend 11 percent more on Easter
Easter spending is expected to increase across the board this year with shoppers spending $135 on average, up 11 percent from nearly $122 in 2006.The new survey by the National Retail Federation in Washington, D.C.... more »
Gift shop expands, more on the way
CLEONA — Just four months after moving into a new home, Stewart's Gift Peddler has already expanded.Previously located next to the business's greenhouse at 1724 N. Seventh St., where the business opened in 1991, the... more »
Happy family says life is sweet at Nona’s; 3 women find joy in creating confections that make customers smile
Celebrate Family, Friends and Traditions, read the words painted above a photo display at Nona's Sweets. Those words capture the spirit that motivates Jo-Ann "Nona" Morlando and her family. "Money keeps the door open," says... more »
Companies discover MySpace marketing
Jeff Nielsen, owner of Island Bicycle Co., has 936 friends. That number is not a reflection of his personal popularity but of his marketing savvy. Not all of his friends are customers, but they might... more »
Get Your Goat
It's not every day that you meet someone who owns a goat farm. It's even less frequently that you meet someone who not only raises goats, but milks them and hand-crafts goat milk products.Yet that's... more »
Gladys Wise back with Skipper’s, a Whitemarsh landmark
Skipper's is making a comeback. Actually, the retail business owned by Gladys Wise that was a landmark on Whitemarsh Island for a couple decades has been back since late last fall, but its grand reopening... more »
Fun, functional gifts abound at Dilly-Dally
The newest addition to retail offerings in downtown Hudson opens today in a popular spot tucked under Elan and Knoke's Confections. Named for its location, Dilly-Dally in the Alley is an expansion of Elan, a... more »
Uncertainty forcing Wyoming gift shop to close
WYOMING - One year after buying Fancy This gift shop on Wyoming Avenue Melissa Kadish found out she was going to have a fourth child.Her son Cooper's birth announcement was painted on the windows of... more »
Trieste offers unique expressions for the home; Store at West Glen has gifts from $1 to $10,000
Trieste is a city in Italy, and it's also the name of Diane Young's home decorating store in the West Glen Town Center.Young established Trieste (pronounced Tree-est) in February 2006. The shop is a compilation... more »
Old Town merchants say business is booming
LA QUINTA - Despite a delayed opening in December that had some Phase II Old Town merchants concerned about lost sales, merchants agree business in the months since has exceeded their expectations.Although Just Boni at... more »
How to Recognize-and Keep-the Stars in Your Organization
Susan landed her dream job in sales. It had everything—pay, perks, reputation and challenge. She started the job with lots of energy, enthusiasm and high expectations. However, within six months she was running out of... more »
DEMDACO Reintroduces Chocolate Berries for Spring 2007
Stilwell, Kansas - DEMDACO is reintroducing their casual luxury tableware pattern of Chocolate Berries this spring due to its popular demand. Artist Deb Hrabik has added coordinating iron accent pieces to the original hand-painted stoneware... more »
