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As recession stops splurges, luxury retailers retool
Liz Wyman is done splurging on indulgences like a $300 leather Michael Kors bag and a pair of $575 black suede Cole Haan boots.Instead, the 46-year-old state lawyer in Maine is scrimping however she can,... more »
Downtown Partnership awards 5 ‘microgrants’
Five downtown businesses will soon each find themselves with an extra $1,000 to fund projects ranging from a new roof, display cases and display window lighting to the renovation of a restaurant bar.The businesses, The... more »
Expo promotes area businesses
The El Mirage Senior Center was transformed Saturday into a business mecca, with dozens of local businesses gathering to display their goods and services. Marianne Archibald, economic development coordinator for the city, said they are... more »
Wellspring® Introduces Wellspring of Colours
Lancaster, PA: Wellspring, the company that brings fun and function to everyday life, has increased its offering in Wellspring of Colours, a best-selling collection of dramatic ceramic pieces that combines distinctive global art and functionality.... more »
Holy Days, Happy Holidays, Fiesta’s Rays!
Montgomery, AL – If Lamar Thompson, president of Caffco International, is excited about the success his firm achieved at Atlanta's AmericasMart earlier this month, who'd want to curb that enthusiasm? According to Thompson, Caffco's sales... more »
Aromatique Introduces New Fragrances for Spring and Summer
While cold weather gripped the country, signs of Spring emerged at the 2010 Gift Markets! Aromatique introduced two new fragrance lines, Flowers of the Field and Walk in the Woods to an enthusiastic group of... more »
Consignment business blooming for Middlesex flower shop
Middlesex Borough — Since the day it opened 56 years ago, Hoski Florist & Gift Shop has been a fixture of consistency."My mom and dad taught us to always treat people right and give them... more »
High Real Estate Group announces that construction of Mill Creek Square in Lancaster (East Lampeter Township), PA is underway
Mill Creek Square, an approximately $40-million, 285,000-square-foot community shopping center, is being developed on a 35-acre site situated along the established commercial corridor of Lincoln Highway East (US Route 30-ADT-41,000) in Lancaster (East Lampeter Township),... more »
Indie stores report better end-of-year sales
Independent stores nationwide seem to have done as well or better than the chain-dominated retail industry during the 2009 holidays, according to a survey issued Thursday.The Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Washington, D.C., said sales... more »
Customers stock Willow Glen store with hope
Three months ago, if you'd told Natalie Thompson that she'd be sitting amid the soft scent of soap and fancy candles at Fleurish, her Willow Glen gift shop, talking about how blessed she was, she... more »
Every Baby Company announces national network of specialty toy and gift reps
New York, NY -- In response to the increased demand for its innovative infant-toddler products, Every Baby Company, creator of the multi-award winningeebee's adventures line of toys, books and DVDs appointed several regional sales groups... more »
Studio Vertu Introduces a NEW Licensee Winter 2010
Studio Vertu, the manufacturer of hand-printed Italian Marble Coasters, Magnets, Trivets and Clocks, is very excited to introduce Crow Grando as our newest licensee.Crow was born an only child to two artist in New York... more »
