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NYIGF Trend Programming Receives CEU Certification
New York, NY — The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) has approved two NYIGF trend seminars for continuing education units (CEUs) for members of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), IDC (Interior Designers of... more »
Boulder perfumer re-creates Egyptian fragrances for King Tut show
What do Cher, Steven Tyler and King Tut have in common?Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of Boulder has created perfumes for all of them. OK; not specifically King Tut, although, goodness knows, he could use a... more »
The Shop at the Standard Hotel reopens with hip local merchandise
The rooftop bar with panoramic views of downtown L.A. isn't the only reason to frequent the Standard anymore. The hipster hotel has recently relaunched the Shop, a jewel box of a retail boutique that specializes... more »
Local retailers generate revenue with gift card programs
Joe Stackhouse made a gutsy move three months ago when he opened Brown Bag Deli & Bagel in downtown Suwanee.While small businesses struggle to stay afloat, Stackhouse has been fortunate."We've exceeded what I anticipated," he... more »
Home decor store opens in Pontiac
Pontiac, IL — Home Wishes, the latest shop to open on downtown Pontiac's square, brings a mix of unique furniture and home decor pieces — as well as a professional decoration consultant for hire. Owner... more »
Recycling just the start at new Brookfield business
Radha Raghavan clearly recalls her moment of epiphany. During her regular morning walk at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, she had just finished up a cup of coffee and tossed it into one of the trash... more »
New and Expanded Suites at 7 W this week
New York, NY — 7 W New York is happy to welcome a group of exceptional new tenants and to announce the expansion of several popular suites just in time for market, August 13 –... more »
Double Duty Tableware from Teroforma
Darien, Connecticut -- Connecticut-based design incubator Teroforma seeks out promising independent designers to collaborate on its modernist tableware, then "matchmakes" them with artisanal studios to craft the works by hand. At the upcoming New York... more »
Lang Donates to Breast Cancer Research
Waukesha, WI – Perfect Timing, parent company of the LANG, Avalanche and Turner Licensing brands, announced 2009 donations to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and American Forests.LANG, best known in the industry for their hand... more »
Southport pet stores find way to thrive
Southport, NC — With so much competition from big-box stores and the Internet, it's surprising some small communities would be able to support even one small, independent pet store. But this town at the mouth of... more »
Every Store Can be a Destination, says Retail Expert
Toronto, ON - A business doesn't have to be a huge to be a destination, says Jon Schallert, an internationally-recognized speaker and small business expert.In a seminar titled, Turn Your Business into a Consumer Destination,... more »
Retail space slowly filling in Dothan
Dothan, AL — When Kathy Harrell decided to open her own boutique and gift shop last summer, she looked at retail property for about a year, finding all types of vacant properties.Rent was certainly a... more »
