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April 14, 2009
Retail sales drop 1.3% in March

After two encouraging months of small increases, retail sales declined nationally in March, indicating many consumers are still not willing to shop for substantial purchases.The U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday that retail sales declined 1.3... more »

April 14, 2009
Cupcakes and Cattle Breeding: Teens Turn to Summer Start-Ups

Lexie Oliver, 16, has been trying for weeks to get a summer job, to earn spending money and to feel productive. But the search has proven "really difficult," says the Gainesville, Fla., high-school sophomore.After applying... more »

April 14, 2009
Closings Aside, Branford Merchants Stay Upbeat

Branford entrepreneur Daniela Fenton has no qualms about the economy, despite some nearby stores closing in the Town Center."I haven't even thought about the economy," said Fenton, the owner of Blend at 1120 Main St.... more »

April 14, 2009
Zak Launching New Line Inspired by Disney*Pixar’s Toy Story

Spokane, WA – In 1995 Toy Story, the classic Disney∙Pixar computer-generated animated feature, broke new ground in the field of animation and introduced the world to a group of characters that have captured the imagination... more »

April 13, 2009
Downtown chocolatier breaks mould

Mention the word chocolate in Calgary and chances are images of delectable orbs fashioned from world-famous Belgian chocolate leap to mind.But who knew that same level of chocolatey goodness could also be savoured in unusual... more »

April 13, 2009
Small independent stores counting on the personal touch

With pens costing as much as £1,200, it would be easy to assume that business was struggling at The Pen Shop in Birmingham's Great Western Arcade as the recession bites.But manager David Hardy remains upbeat."Fortunately... more »

April 13, 2009
Meet Your Merchant: The Gray Goose

Stuey Weills' Nevada City roots run deep. There are traces of them just across the street from her Broad Street business and others etched in stone at the grave sites of her great- grandparents, buried... more »

April 13, 2009
Industry Leaders Support Americasmart Home Expansion

Atlanta, GA— Newly expanded exhibitors anchoring AmericasMart Home's new 14th floor, which opens in July 2009, include four signature showrooms showcasing more than 20,000 square feet of premium furniture, lighting and accessories. Joining 14th-floor flagship... more »

April 13, 2009
Woodstock Chimes Products Donated as Part of Home Renovation by ABC-TV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

Shokan, N.Y. – Woodstock Chimes®, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes and specialty musical instruments for children, is proud to announce its recent product inclusion in an episode of ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The... more »

April 13, 2009
Sparklehearts Introduces Girl-Friendly Line of Natural Beauty Products

Los Angeles, CA — Most girls would wince in disgust if you told them their favorite body wash contained a chemical that is produced by boiling bugs (called carmine.) And, most parents would wince in... more »

April 12, 2009
Downtown New Bedford Inc. announces new cooperative coupon campaign

New Bedford, MA — A new coupon campaign to promote shopping downtown is being launched today as retailers work together to promote a SHOP DNB! theme by offering customers an easy way to save $5... more »

April 12, 2009
Rumors about retailers can be very bad news for their health

Word started trickling out in October, warning that gift cards could be worthless if stores were to go bankrupt. Within a month, an ominous Internet claim said chains including Ann Taylor and Zales would close... more »

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