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State’s February Retail Sales Up About 10 Percent Over 2010
PHOENIX — If sales are any indication of consumer confidence, Arizonans believe that the economy is improving.New figures Friday from the state Department of Revenue show retail sales reported to the agency in February at... more »
At Valhalla, You’ll Think You’re In Viking Heaven
There's a little piece of Denmark right in the heart of downtown Visalia.Valhalla Restaurant has served breakfast and lunch, including a variety of wonderful homemade pies and ice cream, for nearly three decades.During that time... more »
NYIGF Tools Facilitate Shopping And Sourcing For Buyers
WHITE PLAINS, NY, The New York International Gift Fair®(NYIGF®) is making it easier for buyers to source and shop – before, during and after – the market with a new pre-show attendee webinar, a series... more »
Savvy marketers let consumers call the shots
When Baskin-Robbins launches its newest ice cream flavor in June, it won't be one that was whipped up in the ice cream icon's supersecret test kitchen.This one was concocted by a 62-year-old grandmother of four.... more »
Elam’s Hallmark celebrates 30 years in Poway
When Guy Elam scouted a location for his family's second Hallmark Gold Crown store, he chose an unlikely place: a dirt patch within a flood plain in Poway, an undeveloped city 30 years ago. "It... more »
Downtown Honolulu Welcomes New Store
A new boutique breathes life into an historic downtown building.A new boutique has finally blown the dust off The Stack Building in downtown Honolulu. Owens & Co. offers a fresh blast of products you haven't... more »
Gift For Life Leadership Changes, Board Expands
March 24, 2011--Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today new leadership and new board members.Taking over as chairperson of the board is Leslie Nathan-Street, who previously served... more »
March Gladness for Myrtle Beach Company
Myrtle Beach, SC – Small business owners Peter Gasca and Rhett Power started the month of March like the proverbial "in like a lion" with not one but two national nods for their wildly successful... more »
Media Service Zawada is New Bella Sara
Seattle, WA – Hidden City Entertainment, the rights holder of Bella Sara, announces that Media Service Zawada signed a licensing agreement to publish books and a fan magazine as well as distribute the ongoing Bella... more »
Idaho state parks officials focusing on local retail goods
Boise, ID — The Department of Parks and Recreation is trying to find more ways for visitors to take home a piece of Idaho at park gift shops filled with sweets, soaps and other goods... more »
Woodstock Chimes® Ring Alive Online
SHOKAN, NY – Woodstock Percussion, Inc., makers of the world-famous Woodstock Chimes® and the award-winning Woodstock Music Collection®, partnered with Whereoware to re-design and enhance its website, www.chimes.com. The re-designed Website brings the unique sounds... more »
Dogeared Bridal 2011 Collection And Catalog
Los Angeles, CA, - Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry in Los Angeles, continues its focus on weddings, with the Dogeared Bridal Catalog, 2011. The collection features new classic-modern... more »
