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Americans Expected to Spend $4.7 Billion on Graduation Gifts
This year's high school and college graduates are expected to get a generous send-off, with the total spending on graduation gifts expected to top $4.7 billion, the National Retail Federation estimated. From simple greeting cards... more »
Facebook Announces Programme to Boost Businesses With Social Media Training
Facebook has announced the Business Boost programme to help small businesses reach customers, as companies seek to grow by using the social media site.The series of initiatives include a free advertising credits programme for businesses... more »
Cottage Garden Enters Collegiate Market
The sentiment gift company, Cottage Garden, has vaulted into the Collegiate product marketplace with exciting products featuring the fight songs and artwork for various universities.According to Mark Timm, president of Cottage Garden, "the most requested... more »
International Contemporary Furniture Fair
The 24th International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) charted design's latest boundaries at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 19-22, 2012.North America's premier annual showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF invariably attracts those... more »
Aurora Highlights Top Travel Products for Kids
With summer travel season starting in a few weeks, parents look for gadgets and toys that entertain for hours and sometimes forget those that keep kids comfortable and safe. Enter Aurora's "Are We There Yet?"... more »
Arts, Crafts Shop Benefits Community
Colorado Springs, CO - An all handmade arts and crafts shop, bursting with creativity and a rustic theme, opened May 17 in the Mini-Mall. The Tumbleweeds artisan gift shop showcases the talent flowing from the... more »
Crafts Marketplace Spotlights Local Talent
Adrian, MI - Walk into Simply Divine Creations, at 922 S. Main St. in Adrian, and a wide array of products greets the eye.There's jewelry; hand-painted china; uniquely shaped wooden jewelry boxes; handmade quilts, towels,... more »
ARTGARDEN Pottery Receives Award
Seattle, WA - ARTGARDEN Pottery received an award Wednesday for helping to revitalize downtown Moses Lake. The business received an "Outstanding Economic Restructuring Project" award at the Washington State Main Street Program's Excellence on Main... more »
Narragansett Craftsmen Carry on Sacred Tradition at Purple Shell
Charlestown, RI - Contrary to popular belief, wampum — the beads made from shells by Native American tribes — was not used as a form of currency by the Eastern Woodland tribes, including the Narragansett.... more »
New Toy Store Caters to Autistic Children
Edmonton, AB - The shelves and racks in that line the walls of Therapyware make it look like any other toy store in Edmonton.However, the store opening up in Edmonton's west end is designed for... more »
Calamity Janes Opens in Jamestown
Jamestown, ND - A new, one-stop shop for home décor, antiques and furnishings has come to Jamestown in the form of Calamity Janes: Second Time Around Shoppe.The store, which is located next to the Salvation... more »
Fashion Team Opens Accessory Boutique
New Canaan, CT - The dynamic duo of Kim Walin and Tina Johnson-Wolff are stepping back into the retail world with the opening of their store, Walin & Wolff, which features designer shoes, handbags and... more »
