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August 2, 2011
Olin Business School Retail Expert Attributes soaring Sales of Luxury Goods to expanding Personal Wealth in China

St. Louis, MO - Sales of luxury goods, which analysts say could spike as much as eight percent this year, are soaring thanks to expanding personal wealth in China, says a luxury retail expert at... more »

August 2, 2011
Entrepreneur Knits Together $1 Million Apparel Business

North Oaks, MN - They're handwoven by artisans in Peru, and some are so elaborately patterned that they take days to finish.These days, North Oaks entrepreneur Mary Ann Weerts, 49, generates about $1 million annually... more »

August 1, 2011
Country Ladies Gift Shop Marks 10 Years

Ashville - If you like homemade, handcrafted items, than you probably know about Country Ladies Gift Shop on Hadley Bay Road along Route 394 in Ashville.However, did you know it is the business' 10-year anniversary?From... more »

August 1, 2011
Bookstore, toy shop highlight Fifth & Main project

It's going to be hard not to spend your money at Fifth and Main streets. Property manager Dan Tribby, who is overseeing businessman Ray Hillenbrand's transformation of the block into a locally owned shopping and... more »

August 1, 2011
Business keeps things local

Mansfield -- Cassandra Hehmeyer has always liked shopping for quality Ohio products at farm markets.The Mansfield woman took the next step this month. She opened her own store, Mid-Ohio Made, at 1356 Lexington Ave. It... more »

August 1, 2011
Korea Pavilion Debuts at 2011 New York International Gift Fair

New York, NY -- The Korea Local Promotion Foundation (KLPF) and The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) announce, KOREA PAVILION, Korea's official appearance at the 2011 New York International Gift Fair co-hosted by both organizations.... more »

August 1, 2011
Praim Group Selected to Broker Met-RX

Salem, MA - PRAIM Group, a food licensing, marketing and distribution company, today announced it was retained by USNutrition, the leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements in the United States, to act as sales... more »

August 1, 2011
Big Kahuna Brings Home Best on the Beach December 4-7, 2011

Atlanta, GA - Home to the nation's largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Convention Center welcomes the return of the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchanse Show from December 4-7,... more »

August 1, 2011
Humane Society’s Indian River Mall Store Offers Merchandise, Adoptable Pets

Vero Beach, FL - Shopping for pet merchandise just got easier Monday when the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County opened a 1,664-square-foot retail store at the Indian River Mall.The store, called... more »

August 1, 2011
Enjoy The Sweet sounds of Summer at Byers’ Choice

Bucks County, PA - Summer is coming to a close and Byers' Choice wants local fans to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. As a finale to the season, the makers of the handcrafted... more »

August 1, 2011
Creative Co-op announces Winners of the iPad 2 Giveaway

Memphis, TN - Creative Co-Op has announced the winners for the iPad 2 giveaways for visitors to our Atlanta and Dallas showrooms during the summer markets. The winners of the iPad 2 are: • Kristin... more »

August 1, 2011
Set Sail with Destination Marketplace 7 W

New York - It's "anchors away" for 7 W New York as the building is ready to welcome attendees to their upcoming Gift & Home Textiles Market Week®, August 12 – 18. With unique suites,... more »

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