News

July 15, 2009
Expanding in a recession: Periwinkles plans 3rd store

Bill and Linda Kirshenbaum, owners of Periwinkles for Her gift shops at Westroads Mall and Village Pointe, plan to paint the new store at Bel-Air Plaza pink and call it "Pinky"Winkles. "It's scary opening a... more »

July 15, 2009
Locally owned businesses adapt to downturn; some move, others close

Santa Cruz -- Local retailers are doing their best to generate sales in a down economy. Some are moving or changing their format while others are packing it in.Central Coast Running moved from 600 River... more »

July 15, 2009
Store mixes relaxation, retail

LeAnn Ebersviller spent years in the corporate world, suffering much of that time from tension headaches.Massage offered her some relief, but the cost and time involved prevented her from having massages as often as she... more »

July 15, 2009
Shop keepers told to change paint colour

Liz Massey and Sheila Beech, who own Past To Present, could be forced to redecorate their shop front in Church Street after completing the makeover without planning permission.The business partners had called on Derbyshire Dales... more »

July 15, 2009
Pride Family Brands’ Traditional Looks Grow with the Addition of the New Vienna Collection

Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Pride Family Brands, manufacturers of high quality cast aluminum outdoor furniture, introduces for the spring of 2010 the Vienna Collection. To be marketed under the Castelle brand, the entire Vienna offering... more »

July 15, 2009
60’s and 70’s Inspire New Collections

New York, NY — With the 40th anniversary of Woodstock being celebrated this year, peace and love motifs are influencing fashion houses around the globe. GeoArt by Cynthia Gale is at the forefront of accessories... more »

July 15, 2009
January 2010 releases now on BlossomBucket.com

North Lawrence, Ohio -- Blossom Bucket, Inc. is introducing their new spring lines for January 2010 delivery at their website, BlossomBucket.com.Company president Cindy Lowry says, "Each year, it's difficult to not say 'this is our... more »

July 14, 2009
From “Chill to Thrill” – Pajama Warmer Introduced To Retail Gift Market

Duluth, MN – Reasor Products, innovator and manufacturer of the Pajama Warmer, has recently introduced its popular product to the retail gift market. The Pajama Warmer, an attractive temperature controlled electric warming fleece bag heats... more »

July 14, 2009
The Elements Of A Great Shopping Experience

Paula Courtney found "wow" when she took her daughter to the employee washroom at her local grocery store. A sign by the door instructed workers to remain physically by the side of any customer experiencing... more »

July 14, 2009
5 social media tips for small business

A few years ago, using the Internet to market a small business simply meant to create a presence online with a simple, informational Web site.Then came the demands of search engine optimization to ensure Google... more »

July 14, 2009
New face on old business

Pam "Garrison" Stadick is her father's son.It was a joke Stadick shared with William Garrison at his Army-Navy store in Williams for many years, where she grew up stocking shelves and keeping things in order."Dad... more »

July 13, 2009
Greeting 25 years: Warner’s not your typical card store

Portsmouth, NH — Twenty-five years of catering to customers card cravings and gift needs will soon come to the forefront for Robert Wyrick and his family.The owner of Warner's Card and Gift Shop located in... more »