News
Holiday shoppers expected to be less cheap this year
There are signs the chill on holiday spending is beginning to thaw. Consumers may not be giving gifts like it's 2006 again (before the Great Recession), but new surveys suggest some will spend a bit... more »
Laura Ashley Inspires New Garden Collection
Laura Ashley, Inc. has signed a license with Tenax UK Limited to manufacture and distribute an exclusive collection of English-inspired garden products designed especially for women.Laura Ashley, one of the world's leading brands in fashion... more »
Major Table & Kitchen Suppliers To Be Featured At NYIGF
White Plains, NY — Buoyed by the improving economy, Tabletop & Housewares at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will welcome the return of leading design-focused lines and will accommodate the expansion of key... more »
NYIGF’S At Home Accommodates Expansion Of Leading Suppliers
White Plains, NY — Leading home furnishings suppliers, particularly in the garden and outdoor living categories, are taking cues from the improving economy by expanding their presence in the At Home division of the winter... more »
Local Knitting Club Opens Pop-Up Gift Store Downtown
It's never too early to think about holiday shopping for friends and family. And now, through November, Western Springs residents perusing their downtown can find a plethora of well-crafted homemade gifts at Passing Fancy, a... more »
The Teaneck Flower Shop
A full-scale florist, the Teaneck Flower Shop on 324 Teaneck Road, sells the freshest and most exotic variety of flowers around. Carrying flowers from Israel, Thailand, Holland, Ecuador and Columbia, this shop makes sure to... more »
New shops open show confidence in Llandudno
New shops opening in Llandudno have been welcomed by the community. Last week two shops opened in the resort and further retailers are preparing to open for business later this week. Businesswoman Kate Russell picked... more »
Selma businesses encourage shopping locally
How do Selma merchants convince Selma residents to shop local during the Christmas season, which is all-important to many retailers? One thing they do -- and have done for more than 15 years -- is... more »
Downtown face-lift draws positive reviews
There was a time when the concept known as "Main Street" meant a cluster of local neighborhood stores that stood for generations and offered area residents the basic goods and services most needed to get... more »
Female Clothing Entrepreneur Reinvents Herself in New Home Design Store
Katonah, NY — Mary Mayland has always had an eye for style, which started with her popular Streets & Co. women's retail stores in New York City in the 80's. Now, the retail-savvy entrepreneur has reinvented... more »
Health Benefits Appear On Rise
The number of small businesses offering health insurance to workers is projected to increase sharply this year, recent data show, a shift that researchers attribute to a tax credit in the health law. Many small... more »
British government vows to back small business
The British government on Monday announced plans to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to flourish and to encourage entrepreneurs.The measures include improving their access to finance, supporting starting-up businesses and opening government procurement to... more »
