News

March 16, 2011
Stone Market Opens First US Retail Store At Hollywood & Highland Center

(Hollywood, CA) - International gem designer, manufacturer and retailer, Stone Market opens their first United States location at the prominent Hollywood & Highland Center on March 16, 2011. The 319-square-foot store, offers a collection of... more »

March 16, 2011
Ten Thousand Villages Named to World’s Most Ethical Company List

Akron, Pa. – Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade organization with headquarters in Akron, Pa., and 74 retail locations across the country has, once again, been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the... more »

March 16, 2011
Dena Designs And Zrike Forge License Agreement For Dena Home

Oakland, NJ – Dena Designs, Inc and the Zrike Company, have signed a license agreement to develop Dena Home tabletop and ceramic product in 2011. Dena is the award-winning lifestyle designer, creative force and visionary... more »

March 15, 2011
On the Spectrum: Shop Local And Fair Trade Are Compatible

Some people in my hometown of Calistoga seek to have it officially certified as a "fair trade" town. With so much growing interest in sustainable communities that produce and "shop local" first, I view "fair... more »

March 15, 2011
No Ifs, Ands or Buts: 10 Things Small Businesses Must Do To Succeed With Their Free Apps

Many small businesses have recently learned about the world of Web apps (applications) and are beginning to incorporate apps into their marketing efforts. However, what you may not know is that building a great app... more »

March 14, 2011
Aurora’s Travel Focused Collection Asks “Are We There Yet?”

Pico Rivera, CA – Aurora World Inc. (www.auroragift.com) celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, is helping parents gear up for summer travel with a line of plush accessories based on one of the company's top... more »

March 14, 2011
Alexa’s Angels® Debuts New Collection, Keep An Angel In Your Corner™…Fight Like A Girl

(Windsor, CO) -- Alexa's Angels, a leading gift jewelry manufacturer known for its original designs that inspire, continues to enrich their Signature Woman Empowerment Collection with the introduction of their newest theme, Fight Like A... more »

March 14, 2011
Sweet Basil Store Offers Bulk Baking Items And Gourmet Gift Ideas

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Jimmies, sprinkles or decorettes ... whatever you call them, you can now have plenty on hand for your favorite cookies, cupcakes or ice cream treats. Natalie Brown, 31, owner of Scratch... more »

March 13, 2011
Downtown Hickory Welcomes New Businesses

Hickory--When Julia Rush opened a fine crafts store on Union Square three decades ago, the downtown retail landscape looked a lot different than it does today."There were still department stores like Spainhour's and men's and... more »

March 13, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day Gifts For The Connoiseur: Burdick’s Chocolate And Camacho Cigars Impress

March comes in like a Lion and sees St. Patrick's Day arrive on March 17, as Spring is peeping around the corner. This holiday that honors a man who drove the Druids to drink and... more »

March 12, 2011
23rd Annual LOUIE Awards Finalists Announced

New York, NY – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists for the 23rd Annual LOUIE Awards. Of the thousands of cards and invitations published each year, 159 cards reached the final round... more »

March 12, 2011
Foxglove & Madison Cheese Settled In To New Location Across From Stop & Shop Parking Lot

If you want to find out about a cheese that's been revered since the time of Cicero or if you're just looking for something fun with which to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, you're going to... more »

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