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Variety Adds Spice to Tekamah Shop
Tekamah, NE - It was just one of those mornings. Susie Wissmann was waiting on customers at her multi-faceted business. That day, six women were seated around a table waiting for coffee and sweet rolls.... more »
A Frame Above and The Hodge Podge Shop in Jackson Expanding, Moving
Jackson, MI - A custom framing and gift shop and a women's resale clothing store are moving and expanding their businesses downtown next month. A Frame Above, 120 E. Cortland St., will be moving to... more »
Gifted a Homemade Addition to Main Street Jackson
Jackson, CA - Specializing in Amador County-made items, the boutique simply called Gifted opened in June in Jackson. As evidenced by the wide range of clever and creative items lining the approximately 900-square-foot store, the... more »
GaGa’s Workshop Kicks Off
New York, NY - Barneys New York, the luxury specialty retailer, announced their Holiday 2011 campaign: GAGA'S WORKSHOP. A unique collaboration with Lady Gaga, the campaign brings together renowned creative talents including artists, Eli Sudbrack... more »
Bacup-based Company Plans Move to David Goldie Shop on Skipton High Street
Skipton, UK - A "unique" shopping experience specialising in Russian and Eastern European teas, cakes and gifts could be setting up in one of Skipton's most established shops.Bacup-based The Russian Tea Rooms Ltd claims Skipton... more »
Baby Boom Business
Ireland - ENTERPRISE: Having babies proved the catalyst for these parents to set up their own businesses. And, while it can be very challenging, it gives them the flexibility that is so valuable to have... more »
Arizona Retail Sales Swell 7.5%
Phoenix, AZ - Arizona retail sales grew 7.5 percent in June compared with a year earlier, with growth strongest among motor-vehicle dealers, the Arizona Department of Revenue reported.Overall sales rose to $3.8 billion, with growth... more »
Luxury Retail Sales Soar to New Record
Macau - Local retail sales reached a new record high of MOP 9.6 billion, up 39 percent year-on-year, in the second quarter of 2011. Business volume has been growing non-stop for the past 12 months... more »
Calendar Bulletin: NYIGF 2012 Dates Announced
GLM has announced 2012 dates for the winter and summer editions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace.Winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair Including Accent... more »
Early Success for Artist Christine Adolph
The summer trade shows once again proved to be successful for MHS Licensing thanks in large part to their new artist Christine Adolph. From kitchen textiles and home décor to stationery and greeting cards, Christine's... more »
On a Mission to Boost the Cathedral Gift Shop
Worcester, UK - A NEW manager has been appointed to run the gift shop at Worcester Cathedral.The shop is an important source of income towards the £3,500-a-day running and maintenance costs of this priceless architectural... more »
Bookstore Surviving Turbulent Economy
Topeka, KS - Bookstores across the country haven't fared so well the past few years as the perfect storm of a stagnant economy intersected with the advent of a new dawn of electronic technology.But a... more »
