Independent artisans are crowding onto the Web
March 1, 2010 – 10:13 am | No Comment

Lure of a global marketplace has craftspeople competing for shoppers through such sites as Etsy.com, Artfire.com and 1000 Markets.

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Fur makes a comeback at NY Fashion Week
February 16, 2010 – 9:06 am | No Comment
Fur makes a comeback at NY Fashion Week

Fur made a comeback Saturday at New York Fashion Week. There were more fur coats on the runways of Peter Som, Prabal Gurung and Adam by Adam Lippes than in recent seasons. Alexander Wang had a cool leather trenchcoat with a strip of mink running entirely down the back.

ABC2News: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
February 12, 2010 – 5:04 pm | No Comment
ABC2News: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

If you want to make your sweetheart fall in love with you all over again (or for the first time), you have to find them the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. The perfect gift should be thoughtful and exciting, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Christine Carter, owner of Epps Consulting did all of the dirty work for you! She found some of the most creative gifts on the planet!

EC needs Maryland stores to promote on TV this week
February 1, 2010 – 7:27 am | No Comment
EC needs Maryland stores to promote on TV this week

On February 5th, I will be on ABC2News to discuss Valentine’s Day gift ideas. I’m looking for unique stores in Maryland to promote their products to a large audience. Call me today!

The Washington, D.C. shopping bag tax
January 27, 2010 – 7:38 am | No Comment
The Washington, D.C. shopping bag tax

The Washington, D.C., bag tax seemed simple enough: Beginning Jan. 1, grocery stores in the district would charge five cents a bag, plastic or paper. The goal was to cut down on waste and raise money to clean up the polluted Anacostia River. But nearly a month into the program, it’s turning out that government is having trouble legislating its way out of a plastic bag.

ABC2News: Returning Gifts
December 22, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
ABC2News: Returning Gifts

What are the state laws when it comes to returning merchandise? Find out right here as Christine Carter speaks with Megan of ABC2News on Good Morning Maryland.

Macy’s now open 24 hours a day until Christmas
December 17, 2009 – 7:50 am | No Comment
Macy’s now open 24 hours a day until Christmas

Trying to snag last minute shoppers ahead of Christmas, Macy’s is going round-the-clock at Tysons Corner Center.

Under Armour’s new store in NYC
December 14, 2009 – 12:56 pm | No Comment
Under Armour’s new store in NYC

Under Armour is popping up in New York City. The Baltimore-based performance apparel and footwear company opened its first-ever Pop-Up store on Dec. 5, in time for the holidays, and to preview the Winter Olympics.

ABC2News: Practical, Not Pricey: Gifts Under $25
November 25, 2009 – 9:16 am | No Comment
ABC2News: Practical, Not Pricey: Gifts Under $25

Make a good impression with a present that won’t empty your pockets. Here’s a few gift ideas that are both thoughtful and reasonably priced.

New Baltimore Team: Garnish and Chelle Paperie
November 3, 2009 – 7:34 am | No Comment

Working with your fellow local business owner can be beneficial to your business for a variety of reasons. Team up to play up your strengths, introduce your company to a new audience, or simply share the cost of operating expenses.

Urban Chic Fashion Show Benefiting the American Visionary Art Museum
October 8, 2009 – 4:53 pm | No Comment

Please join us for an Urban Chic Fashion Show to benefit the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) whose all new-exhibition, “LIFE, LIBERTY & THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” celebrates the best of individual expression.

Second Hand Suzzy’s 3rd. Annual Flea Market & Craft Show
August 2, 2009 – 3:09 pm | One Comment

Please don’t miss Second Hand Suzzy’s 3rd. Annual Flea Market & Craft Show on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M at the Holy Family Catholic Church, in Randallstown MD.

Baltimore Summer Events
July 13, 2009 – 10:01 am | No Comment
Baltimore Summer Events

Upcoming events in and around Baltimore City.

Baltimore Summer Events
June 30, 2009 – 5:13 pm | No Comment
Baltimore Summer Events

Mark your calendars and don’t miss these Baltimore area summer events!

Shaw’s Supermarket Goes Budget-Friendly
June 24, 2009 – 7:09 pm | No Comment
Shaw’s Supermarket Goes Budget-Friendly

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Shaw’s, one of New England’s oldest supermarket chains, has realized that shoppers are becoming more budget-conscious and is adjusting it’s prices and products to be more budget-friendly.

Sassy Peacock: A Girly and Glamorous Evening in MD
June 22, 2009 – 8:41 am | No Comment

An occasion of everything fabulous! A girly and glamorous evening styled to entice, excite and engage! Shop to you drop girls and do a great deed in the process. You don’t want to miss this event as Baltimore has never had it this good!

The D.C. Council voted to tax plastic and paper shopping bags
June 10, 2009 – 8:03 pm | No Comment
The D.C. Council voted to tax plastic and paper shopping bags

The D.C Council voted to pass a law that would allow retailers to charge at least 5-cents in tax for the use of plastic or paper bags. This is to limit the amount of waste and to try to make more retailers and customers green.

Music from the Heart: A Father’s Day Classic Event
May 27, 2009 – 9:18 pm | No Comment

You are cordially invited to attend Music from the Heart: A Father’s Day Classic Event at Michos on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 4-8 pm.

Friendly’s to host Free Ice Cream Day on June 6, 2009
May 20, 2009 – 5:02 pm | No Comment
Friendly’s to host Free Ice Cream Day on June 6, 2009

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, is to host a Free Ice Cream Day from 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Even the smallest things can cause a store to lose profit
May 17, 2009 – 10:53 pm | No Comment
Even the smallest things can cause a store to lose profit

The biggest factors are in organization, cleanliness and merchandising that can cause a store to become unprofitable. National Retail Federation has a Loss Prevention conference from June 15 to the 17th in Los Angeles, to help discuss the role of loss-prevention and to restore life to a failing store.

Whimsy | Reason to celebrate its first birthday
May 13, 2009 – 1:20 pm | No Comment

Whimsy | Reason a store located in Federal Hill in the heart of Baltimore is to celebrate it’s first birthday on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00pm.