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Autumn Fair Preview
Birmingham, UK - The annual Autumn Fair at the NEC, Birmingham, is renowned for being one of the biggest shows of the year. The exhibition covers a total of nine sectors and is dubbed by... more »
Midori Inc. Introduces French Double Faced Satin
MIDORI is proud to introduce its latest ribbon collection, French Double Faced Satin, which offers a refined air of decadence with its radiant sheen, silky texture and sumptuous, ultra-vibrant color palette.MIDORI is happy to announce... more »
Malika International Gift Shop Moving to N.C., City Linkz to Take Over
Saratoga Springs, NY - As much as Malika International Gift Shop owner Shobhana Ghimire loves living in Saratoga Springs, she loves her sons and grandkids more.Ghimire is clearing out her store's merchandise and packing her... more »
A Strong Business Summer
Gloucester, MA - Signs reading "closed" hung from many storefront windows on Labor Day.But those signs bear no relation to the busy summer a number of local business owners said Monday they have enjoyed over... more »
August Las Vegas Market Boasts Strongest Summer Market Attendance in Three Years, Plus Hundreds of New Showrooms and Exhibitors
Tens of thousands of home furnishings industry professionals around the world turned to Las Vegas Market, held Aug. 1-5, to plug into the latest products, trends and business insights in an effort to boost their... more »
At Small Businesses, It’s Busy at the Top
La Mesa, CA - Lisa Schmidt was among more than 14,000 people who lost their jobs at Bear Stearns during the height of the financial crisis."Being laid off after a 28-year career, it was horrible... more »
Consumers Shun Mobile Shopping
New York, NY - When it comes to mobile shopping, so far there's more buzz than buy.As the number of people who use iPhones and other smartphones grows, companies selling everything from hardware to high... more »
Antiques Market in Geneva Gets a Little Antique Itself—Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Geneva, IL - It is unusual enough to find an antiques market in business for 20 years in the same location, and rare for the core dealer group to remain nearly unchanged. Now add the... more »
New Clothing, Gift Shop Brings Family Together
Palestine, TX - What started as an "accident" became a family affair for the owners of the recently opened Fashion D'tour Beauty & Gifts in north Palestine.The clothing and gift shop carries fashion clothing for... more »
Ladybug’s in Webster Groves
Webster Groves, MO - Ladybug's in Webster Groves might be predominantly known as a gift boutique, but they also have a lot of unique clothing options for women.If you're in need of an all-white look... more »
Beau Interiors: A Unique Coastal Lifestyle Store
Grayton Beach, FL - Upon entering Beau Interiors you immediately feel relaxed by the calming environment created by the soft color palette of the beautiful furnishings and use of natural elements. Beau Interiors owner Margie... more »
Retail sales up 4.4% in August from 2010
Los Angeles, CA - The nation's retailers weathered stock market turmoil and Hurricane Irene in August, managing to post solid sales during the key month of the back-to-school season and offering hope for the crucial... more »
