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Another Pig moves into Salem
Salem, MA — The Pig Next Door, a gift shop on Derby Street next to — what else? — In a Pig's Eye restaurant, had a "soft opening" last week, according to owner Jamie Burns.Burns... more »
Southern sisters open new gift shop
Shelby — Combine 20 years of American Picking, an eye for creativity and a talent for handcraft. What does it give you? Down South Sisters.Alabama sisters Debra Charles and Neva Howell own the uptown Shelby... more »
Escape to a Gift-Givers Paradise in the Shopping Park
My mailbox is flooded right now with endless invitations to baby showers, summer time weddings, birthday parties and graduations... all for which I need to buy gifts for. I rarely have the energy to drive... more »
Are Peer-to-Peer Loans a Good Small Business Idea?
Have you tried to get funding for your small business, only to get met with denials from banks and other big lenders? Peer-to-peer loans, or person-to-person loans, are a new and rapidly growing area where... more »
Tra La La stationery, gift shop opens in Olde Mistick Village
Mystic, CT – There were a lot of factors that contributed to Pamela Grace Ames's relocation to Mystic. Her job in Falmouth, Mass., was "wrapping up," she wanted to be closer to her boyfriend in... more »
Peking Handicraft Presents Fresh Holiday Textiles
(San Francisco, Calif.) – Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, will unveil some of its latest holiday designs by new licensee, Clare Mackie. The... more »
Manhattan Toy Launches EDTOY
Minneapolis, MN. – Manhattan Toy is excited to announce its partnership with EDTOY as the exclusive, North American distributor. Inspired to educate children and expand their creativity, EDTOY is a collection of unique, high-quality, wooden... more »
HABA Wins a Pair of Father’s Day 2011 Mr. Dad and Great Dad Seals of Approval
Skaneateles, NY – It's a long-standing cliché that on Father's Day families should get dad a set of tools. Mr. Dad and Great Dad agree with this, but they suggest families no longer view only... more »
Red Hot Gourmet/Housewares Sector Takes Center Stage
ATLANTA – AmericasMart is continuing to service the red-hot gourmet/housewares market with more than 250 permanent product lines – plus an entire floor of gourmet Market Temporaries – at the Atlanta International Gift & Home... more »
Kids II, Inc. Adds Taggies, Rhino Toys To Growing Brand Portfolio
ATLANTA - Kids II, Inc., one of the world's fastest-growing infant and toddler products companies, has licensed the intellectual property rights of both Taggies® and Rhino Toys®, in a move that will enhance its brand... more »
Pine Ridge Art Introduces The 2013 “Purrfect Days” Wall Calendar Cat Photo Contest
Markham, If you have a photogenic cat at home just waiting for his time in the spotlight, here's your chance. Pine Ridge Art is partnering up with artist Drew Strouble to bring you the 2013... more »
Business of the Week: Flower Essence
We buy flowers for any number of reasons: to convey sympathy, to congratulate, to honor, to mourn, to well-wish, to show appreciation, to express love, or maybe even "just because.""Nothing expresses your emotion like the... more »
