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23rd Annual ARTS Awards Call For Nominations
DALLAS –Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessories industry, today announced the call for nominations for the 23rd annual ARTS... more »
Grandville Candle Store Continues To Evolve From Its Sweet-Smelling Origins
GRANDVILLE — Julie Poll figured it was time to add a baby items section to her store, now that she is a grandmother. In fact, at The Candle Experience, customers can not only browse through... more »
Increasing The Sales Tax In Connecticut
A proposal to increase the state's sales tax could help fill some local coffers, but some say it could end up hurting the state's bottom line. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, as part of his recommended... more »
Cornucopia Owner Honored By Exeter Chamber
EXETER — Kathleen Campbell had a vision 30 years ago to open a cheese shop. Now Campbell is not only the owner of Cornucopia Wine & Cheese Market, but she is also the proud recipient... more »
Gifts Afloat Says Farewell To Old Location
After more than 25 years anchored at the corner of 10 Mile and Jefferson, Gifts Afloat will be relocating.Never fear, the shop won't be moving far–just a bit south, where the Red Hat Winery used... more »
Etsy Shops Make It Easy to Buy Local
A challenging economy may mean less consumer spending, but local Etsy shop owners are hoping it also translates into a golden opportunity to attract shoppers searching for quality over quantity, particularly when it comes to... more »
Slugger Museum Opens Renovated Gift Shop
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory has marked the start of baseball season by opening its renovated gift shop. The 3,000-square-foot store at the museum, 800 W. Main St., received a complete overhaul and now... more »
Little Town, Big City Style
JACKSBORO — Anna Kate Pankey has brought big-city style to Jacksboro.In fall 2010, she opened The Lady Bandit, a gift shop offering a wide range of items.Pankey said she was motivated to open the store... more »
N.H. Retailers’ Study: No Sales Tax Helps State
While New Hampshire's retail industry has long been thought to be important to state's economy, misconceptions regarding the characteristics of retail jobs have been in abundance, according to a new study showing the state's sales... more »
Rose Displays Introduces The Newbury Collection
MA – Rose Displays, a leading provider of signware solutions to retailers worldwide, introduces the Newbury™ Collection – its most elegant, versatile and fully integrated line of frames and frame systems, so durable that they... more »
JPMA Summit Fosters Continued Growth For An Industry Passionate For Infant Safety
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), which represents 95% of the prenatal to preschool products industry, hosted a regulatory summit recently in Washington, D.C. to provide members and other industry participants... more »
Family Traditions Made One Step Easier To Start And Complete
Sutton, Massachusetts - When entering the spring and summer months, many do not think about family owned Vaillancourt Folk Art who has made a name for themselves nationally in the Christmas industry. This is changing... more »
