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The Artful Gift Shop
When Peggy James walked into The Artful Gift Shop for the first time, she could only think one thing."This is what I'm supposed to be doing."James worked in corporate finance for 20 years before she... more »
Consumers will spend more for Valentine’s Day this year, and nearly a fifth will shop online
E-retailers are expected to benefit as Cupid aims his arrows for Valentine's Day this year. According to a National Retail Federation survey of nearly 9,000 consumers, shoppers will spend an average of $116.21 on traditional... more »
Lingerie store aims to ignite Passions
Business is blooming at the island's latest "one-stop gift shop" Just Roses, according to staff. The store's name is perhaps a misnomer for the florist, found in Parliament Street, Hamilton.Not only does it offer traditional... more »
Consumer spending up 0.7 percent in December
Washington—Americans spent at the fastest pace in three years in 2010, boosted by a strong finish in December.Consumer spending rose 0.7 percent in December, the sixth straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department reported Monday. Households... more »
Oakland needs to step up to promote shopping locally
I have to applaud Oakland's independent business owners for their creativity in presenting unique products and their practically in meeting traditional needs. Thanks to sophisticated house wares at Someone's In The Kitchen, decadent antiques from... more »
Miracle Mile Shops’ Fountain Turns Red For American Heart Month
Las Vegas, NV - This February, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino supports the American Heart Association by turning its fountain red in honor of American Heart Month.Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, Miracle... more »
Imports Unlimited Rolls Out Hot New Doormat Designs for 2011
Mt. Laurel, NJ - Imports Unlimited unveiled their sizzling new 2011 Spring/Summer doormats at their new permanent showroom in Atlanta this January at the International Gift & Home Market."We listen to our customers and when... more »
AngelStar Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiration
Morgan Hill, CA - In 1991, Nora Monaco, President and CEO of AngelStar, found herself in an interesting position after an accidental $10 sale to a customer during an employee's lunch break. The item sold... more »
Five Best New Product Awards Presented At Winter 2011 New York Home Textiles Market Week
New York, NY - Five companies were presented with Home Textiles Market Week Best New Product Awards today, with Viceroy Collections receiving the "Best of Market" award for Kajaal Home Couture. All of the winter... more »
Five Companies Win Inaugural Baby & Child Best New Product Awards
New York, NY - The first semi-annual "Best New Product Awards" were presented today in five categories – toy, décor, gear, apparel and "Blogger's Best" – to Baby & Child exhibitors whose juvenile products best... more »
Pacific Market Center Announces 16 New and Expanded Showrooms
Seattle, WA - Buyers now even have more reasons to attend Winter Market, February 2 - 8 at Pacific Market Center in Seattle. With sixteen new and expanded showrooms opening, the stage is set for... more »
Six Best New Product Awards Presented At EX•TRACTS®
New York, NY - Six companies were presented with Best New Product Awards yesterday at EX•TRACTS®, with Tatine receiving "Best of Show" honors for its Foundry collection of scented candles. EX•TRACTS, which is one of... more »
