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Little Store, Big goals: Port Huron Boutique Will Aid Adults with Mental Disorders
Port Huron, MI – From clothing to collectibles to tools, a new store opening in downtown Port Huron May 9 hopes to have something for everyone — including a way to conquer employment barriers.
Touchstone Services Inc. is opening a store called A Little Something at 205 Huron Ave. Touchstone Services has operated the Blue Water Clubhouse for more than a decade, an organization for adults recovering from psychiatric disorders. It works with St.
Bridgewater Candle Company Spreads Holiday Cheer with Four New Fragrances
The majestic holiday season signals a time of honored traditions and cherished memories shared with the ones we love. Bridgewater Candle Company’s newest fragrance creations bottle up these special experiences, causing us to be transported in the midst of our holiday hallmarks in an instant. Dear Santa, Mistletoe Wishes, Snow Day and Tree Trek merrily join Christmas Bliss, Frosted Berry and Silent Night to round out Bridgewater’s offering of holiday fragrances.
Dear Santa- The ornament-bedecked tree twinkles and shines as perfectly wrapped packages overflow from beneath.
Former Hand Model Bringing a Bit of Luxury to Merrimack With Beauty Store
Merrimack, NH – Winter has come and gone, but the worn and cracked skin that remains doesn’t wear well with Darlene O’Hara.
O’Hara, a Dallas native, held a grand opening of her business, Darlene’s Bath & Body Lounge, last week, welcoming customers to sample her range of skin, body and cosmetic products to heal their weathered faces.
“The weather here is so brutal … and the women, I notice their skin can be kind of rough,” she said with a laugh. “I’m just trying to bring a little bit of luxury to New Hampshire.”
Pinterest Breaks Traffic Records and Whole Foods Leads the Way Into a Social Media Platform that the Retail Industry Can Be Happy About
Social media photo-sharing webiste Pinterest announced in its blog that it broke a company record on April 23rd and 24th when it experienced its highest traffic days ever. Pinterest leaders failed to disclose a number for that traffic, but after seeing 103 million page views in the month of February, its safe to assume that the new daily traffic record was respectable.
Antique Store Gets Cash-Mobbed!
Des Moines, IA – The Antique Stores at the Historic Valley Junction are used to slow but steady business. But Saturday one of them experienced something completely different.
Almost a hundred people gathered at the entrance of the Historic Valley Junction Saturday afternoon. They were up to something a little strange.
Memory Lane Antiques is a quiet shop ran by Glen and Shawn Zeller.
10 Questions with Pup Cakes!’ Holly Lemieux
Barnstable, MA – Meet Pup Cakes! owner Holly Lemieux who opened up shop on Jan. 1, 2012.
Q: What did you dream of being as a kid?
A: I was really into science and animals when I was little. For a while I was intent on being chemist or astronaut, but I also wanted to own a pet store or be a vet.
Q: How does your personality play into your business?
A: I like to think I have a great sense of humor and eclectic fashion sense. I try to bring that into the products I choose to carry be it collars with tattoo koi print or fetch toys in the shape of moustaches.
Home Trends Identified for NYIGF’s “Open House” Project
Five key home design trends, ranging from nostalgic American motifs to modern print statements, will be showcased in a new “Open House” exhibit premiering at the summer 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). These key themes also will be explored in a related seminar, presented by Sandow Media, Pantone and One Kings Lane, during the NYIGF.
“Open House is a collaboration of cross-industry trend-watchers to identify and showcase current – and coming – home trends,” said Christian Falkenberg, NYIGF director and GLM vice president.
Camden Pushes Local Shopping Message to Assist Small-Business Owners
Camden, NJ – A new campaign launched today by Camden County’s Economic Development and Business Services team will partner municipalities with more than 170 local businesses to promote the benefits of shopping locally and spur job growth.
“Small businesses are (the) backbone of our economy. The more success they have, the better off the county will be,” said Louis Cappelli Jr., Camden County freeholder director.
Luvvit Want It Boutique Opens in Bishop’s Waltham
Bishop’s Waltham, UK – IT was the firm started by two Hampshire mums 18 months ago, and it now has its first shop.
Emma Bondsfield and Helen Curtis-Allen launched the Luvvit Want It boutique in Cross Street, Bishop’s Waltham, last Saturday (April 21).
Their aim is to provide busy ladies with a ‘one stop shop’ for all their gifts, jewellery and accessory needs.
Spoonful of Sugar
Austin, TX – Wooden carvings of the Three Wise Monkeys stand near the Sugar Factory’s entrance and abstract paintings hang on the walls as Gay “Sugar” Isber greets me from her backroom workspace.
I am immersed into a Willy Wonka-esque atmosphere – where any idea stands, with limitless imagination at the forefront of beads and crystals; designed to stand out, just as those who wear Isber’s signature jewelry creations.
With platinum blonde hair and understated clothing, Isber multitasks in our interview, making new pieces in collaboration with the Garden Room for a fashion
Byers’ Choice to Introduce Custom Caroler for Vaillancourt Folk Art
Bob Byers Jr., President of Byers’ Choice, a family-owned company based in Bucks County, Pa., will visit the Vaillancourt Folk Art 17th Annual Collector’s Weekend on Saturday, April 28, from 1:30—2:30 p.m. As a member of the family known for its famous holiday Caroler figurines, Bob will speak from personal experience about the importance of American-made items and family-owned businesses.
Byers’ Choice will introduce a new custom Caroler specifically for the event. The Caroler portrays Santa with a handful of Vaillancourt collectables.
The Tervis Experience Comes to Life in NYC’s NFL Pop-Up Shop
You can experience a lot of unforgettable moments in NYC, and now the NFL and Tervis have partnered to capture one of those that you can carry with you – for a lifetime. The NFL has created a Pop-Up shop, officially called the “NFL Shop at Draft” at 1095 Avenue of the Americas. Tervis will be bringing its own unforgettable Tervis ‘Experience’ to the shop April 25-28.
HarperCollins Children’s Books and Pressman Toy Corporation Team up to Introduce Games and Puzzles Based on the Big Nate Book Series for 2012
Pressman Toy Corporation, known for delighting families with classic games and innovative licensed products for nearly 100 years, announces a new line of games and puzzles based on the comic strip and children’s book series Big Nate®. Pressman Toy’s games and puzzles based on this series will be available at mass and specialty retailers nationwide in July 2012.
The series launched in March 2010 and is now a planned 16-book series, with more than 4 million books in print. Comic strip compilations published by Andrews McMeel have sold over 1 million copies with six more planned.
NCA Annual Meeting & Trade Show “Still the One” for the Candle Industry
North America’s leading candle manufacturers, suppliers and distributors gathered in Las Vegas April 16-19 for the National Candle Association’s annual meeting and trade show to exchange information on the business challenges, regulatory developments and design trends impacting the industry.
More than 300 attendees packed the National Candle Association (NCA) committee meetings, technical sessions, and networking events during the four-day program.
American Made Chic (AMC) Summer Tour Kicking off in Louisville, KY
“American Made Chic” will set out April 30,2012 to change the views of Americans and shed light on all things American. Three incredibly talented, smart, chic American business women, will travel across the country in a red, white and blue motorhome creating high impact events and awareness for jobs, manufacturing and products Made in the America.
American Made Chic will be filming “out takes” and taking photographs for our live streaming interactive blog.
New Candy Store Satisfies Locals’ Sweet Tooth
Newport, RI – Alan and Cynthia Levenson, owners of the new candy shop Sugar High, located in the Home Depot plaza on West Main Road, have been satisfying sweet tooths for 35 years.
“I used to be young,” joked Mr. Levenson when he reflected how long he has been in the candy business.
He said when he first started a shop that offered tubes of candy, self-service was still a new concept. Although it is common to find in stores today, prepackaged sweets and bars were once the only option.
Cookie Baking Dream Becomes Sweet Business Reality
Tri-Boro, NJ – Some might say Diane Clarke is one smart cookie.
In just over six months, the Kinnelon resident has managed to turn a dream of owning and operating her own business into reality by using her knowledge of real estate and passion for baking to satisfy a niche virtually unfilled locally. Clarke opened the website My Mommy’s Cookies Rock last August with encouragement from four of her biggest fans: her daughters. And now, Clarke is preparing for the grand opening of her new Butler store, My Mommy’s Kitchen, at 1295 Route 23 South, this week.
“I like to cook.
Like Pearls? Then You’ll Love Simply Marcella
Lake Orion, MI – Marcella Costin enjoys everything girly and her personality radiates in her new store in downtown Lake Orion, Simply Marcella.
This new, chic feminine boutique is adorned with sparkles – from the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to the coats, belts, purses and more on display – a little bit of everything shimmers. Pearl earrings, necklaces and rings are displayed throughout the boutique, along with colorful hats, fancy clutches, silk scarves, bathing suit cover-ups and even soaps.