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January Atlanta Apparel Market starts tomorrow, readies for 2010 show season
Atlanta, GA—Atlanta Apparel ignites and excites retailers with the first Market of the year, presenting fresh buying opportunities throughout permanent showrooms and realigned temporary collections—all within the walls of one building.This January, there is a... more »
Jelly bean queens: Q&A with Jill Liebelt and Lynn Sanborn of Jillybeans
Jillybeans candy and gift shop in West Acres mall in Fargo beckons children (and the young at heart) with its large machine of churning teddy bear stuffing and the promise of enough sugar to sate... more »
Willowcreek Gifts offers a local alternative to jewelry, unique gifts
Editor's note: This is one in a weekly series of profiles on locally owned and operated businesses in Southern Oregon.What do you do and how long have you been doing it? (Susan speaking) We have... more »
LA Mart Design Center Partners with Sustainable Furnishings Council and ASID/Los Angeles Chapter to Present Greenleaders CEU
Los Angeles, CA – L.A. Mart Design Center is excited to partner with the Sustainable Furnishings Council and the Los Angeles chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) to present the GREENleaders sustainability... more »
NSS Takes to Social Media to Communicate with Show Participants
White Plains, NY - The National Stationery Show® (NSS) is building momentum on several social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, creating Show buzz and generating communication with and among NSS participants as the... more »
Are shops richer or poorer?
Shops should be dropping like flies right now. If the front pages before Christmas were right, there should be a "bloodbath on the high street".But things don't always work out the way headline writers would... more »
Medway Gets Chic
Medway, MA — Amy Darst is a lifelong Medway resident who recently decided to move her business there to show her town pride. Darst, owner of Chic Boutique, 45 Milford St., said she makes it... more »
It’s in the cards
Evolving from the old paper gift certificate, the gift card has grown to be one of the most popular items for men and women.During the 2009 holiday season, some $87 billion was expected to be... more »
Value of small-business loans rises in state
The value of loans in New Jersey guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration increased 58 percent in the fourth quarter, a sign of increased business investment and loosening credit markets. The amount of such... more »
Don’t Mess With Texas Small Biz
No major state has weathered the recession more successfully than Texas. So it's logical that the best place to launch a new business would be a prominent Texas metropolitan area.The nation's top score for small-business... more »
Douglas Baby Debuts Baby Towels and Blankets
Keene, NH — New Hampshire-based soft toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company continues to grow their infant and baby collection with the debut of Baby Towels and Blankets.Douglas Baby Cuddle Toy Animal Towel... more »
Blue heats up West Allis
When Stephanie Halfmann and Cody Pyfer moved back to Milwaukee after living in China, they decided to open an adult-oriented shop that was unlike anything else in the area. A short time later, they unveiled... more »
