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Art and Culture to Admire, and Wrap Up for the Holidays
New York, NY - Museums are not just about learning and culture. Increasingly they are becoming shopping places for the committed consumer. As the holidays approach and New Yorkers are overwhelmed with family, friends, gift-buying... more »
Unique Shop Opens at Nino’s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant, PA - Is it a gallery, an antique shop or a cafe?Actually it's a unique and fun combination of all three and more as the new Laurel Garden Shop at Nino's Restaurant is... more »
Small Sector Crafts Growth Potential
Dublin, Ireland - Irish craft and design is worth almost €500m to the economy and employs about 5,800FROM NEXT month, passengers passing through Dublin airport's Terminal 2 will be greeted by an exhibition of contemporary... more »
New Boutique Opens in Claremont
Claremont, CA - Rob Lewbel and Becky Morgan want Heirloom, their joint business venture, to be more than just a cool new addition to Claremont. Their dreams include having the diverse and interesting boutique be... more »
Shoppers, Merchants Team up to Give Local Economy a Boost
Clifton, NJ - Clifton Journal has partnered with the area's small business community in a new coupon program that promises significant savings for shoppers while helping to support the local economy.Small Business Saturday kicks off... more »
Char Crews Sells Gifts That Last a Lifetime—and Then Some
Hinsdale, IL - While serving an obvious purpose at the dinner table, the fine china and silver many families treasure play a role beyond being a vessel for food and drink.As a generation ages, they... more »
SerendipiTea Introduces the U.S. to Guatemalan Tea
Eagerly awaiting their first shipment, SerendipiTea is poised to introduce the U.S. to organic, full leaf black tea (Camellia Sinensis) from Guatemala.The unique leaf from the Chirrepec Tea Cooperative in Coban has been grown in... more »
How an Ohio Garden Center ‘Dressed up’ its Inventory – And Made a Killing
Westlake, OH - Garden center operators looking to find a previously untapped profit center should take notes from Pam Donzelli at Gale's Westlake Garden Center. The store's president decided to market fashion apparel and accessories... more »
NRF: 60 percent of Shoppers are Buying Themselves Gifts this Holiday
Armed with savvy shopping skills and a renewed focus on value, consumers this holiday season will shop at a variety of locations and channels as they scope out ways to get the best bang for... more »
Joya Army Candle Project: Limited Edition Fall/Holiday 2011 Launch
Joya, the New-York based fragrance design studio, is releasing the Army Candle Project, a striking double-candle housed in vintage British Army soap dishes marked 1945.Two scents are poured in a natural soy wax blend: Dawn... more »
Best of Atlanta Gourmet Products Celebrated
The Best of Atlanta Awards were celebrated as a highlight of the Atlanta Gourmet Market, which was staged with the Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta Apparel Market October 14-16. The Best... more »
Cradle Rock Transforms Iconic Songs and Albums Into Lullabies
Brash Music and Tree Top Records, companies that partnered to create and produce "Cradle Rock" (http://www.cradlerockstore.com), will release U2, Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd lullaby albums on November 8th. These titles join Cradle Rock's existing... more »
