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November 26, 2011
Small Business Saturday Brings Big Business to Central Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg-area customers who didn't shop on Black Friday and don't plan to shop on Cyber Monday came out in full force on "Small Business Saturday" to support locally owned stores.At Toys on... more »

November 26, 2011
Kansans Supporting Small Business Saturday Shopping Day

Wichita, KS - Dozens of small businesses around Wichita participated in "Small Business Saturday" to encourage people to shop at local stores."It's important that the general public really supports small businesses because more and more... more »

November 26, 2011
Small Business Saturday Encourages Consumers to Shop Local

Eau Claire, WI - If the holiday super store chaos has got you feeling like a grinch this season, a change of scenery may be in order.Saturday marked the second annual "Small Business Saturday". The... more »

November 26, 2011
Coastal and Artisan Objects at Beach House

Middletown, RI - Located in a Victorian-style house with an inviting front porch, the Beach House, at 42 West Main Road, Middletown, feels more like a seaside cottage than a retail establishment along a busy... more »

November 26, 2011
Small Business Saturday: For Many, it’s a Quiet, Quaint Shopping Escape from the Madness

Not everyone is looking for a 2 a.m. holiday blowout sale.There are still plenty of people who appreciate all that a small gift shop offers, according to a survey of shoppers Saturday."When I'm looking for... more »

November 25, 2011
Small Business Saturday: Small Retailers Fight Back With Deals After Black Friday

Big retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Target may command the headlines on Black Friday, with their $300 laptops and $200 flatscreen TVs and crowds camping out overnight for the best deals. But don't count... more »

November 25, 2011
Small Businesses Await Their Piece of Holiday Pie

Charlotte, NC - Crowds today are lining up at malls and big-box stores for bargain prices on televisions, laptops and hand-held video games. On Saturday, small businesses hope it's their turn.In the Charlotte area and... more »

November 25, 2011
Try Shopping at Museums

When you're hunting for gifts, consider presents that give twice: to the recipient and to the Valley's wide range of museums.Museum shops are a welcome oasis. No long lines at the register. No endless loops... more »

November 23, 2011
Sanrio Announces Licensing Agreement with Up With Paper

Sanrio has announced a licensing agreement with Up With Paper, the world's leading marketer of innovative three-dimensional greeting cards. Up With Paper will develop a new line of pop-up stationery products featuring pop icon Hello... more »

November 23, 2011
A Day for Buying Locally

San Antonio, TX - Whether or not Small Business Saturday produces a spike in sales, small-business owners in San Antonio are excited that the event has people thinking about the importance of locally owned, independent... more »

November 22, 2011
Gift Shop Thriving

Queensland, Australia - THE Gift Tree Ipswich is simply fascinating.Ruth O'Dowd is the owner of this North Ipswich business which deals with homemade products, educational resources and unique giftware.One month old, it is already building... more »

November 21, 2011
Rose Displays Promotes Tom Burrous To Design Manager

Tom Burrous has been named Design Manager for Rose Displays, Ltd., a leading provider of signware solutions to retailers worldwide. A key member of Rose Displays Ltd.'s Product Design and Development team for the past... more »

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