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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 »

April 11, 2009
Good Friday turns into good retail day

Shoppers turned out en masse on Good Friday, despite predictions that consumers would spend less on Easter shopping this year.The National Retail Federation projected Americans would spend an average of about $116 on Easter items... more »

April 11, 2009
Malls entice mom-and-pop stores

Kingston, MA — Shopping malls are laying out the welcome mat for mom-and-pop merchants to fill storefronts in the recession. Many of Massachusetts' marquee shopping malls are aggressively recruiting independently-owned stores to occupy spaces left... more »

April 10, 2009
It’s raining freebies at restaurants

Got a sweet tooth for an afternoon treat, a hankering for barbecue ribs or a craving for caffeine?In the next few weeks, metro Atlanta consumers can get a tasting of all of these for free,... more »

April 10, 2009
Gift the gift of handmade chalkware pieces

Since the 18th century, chalkware pieces typically were figurines made out of gypsum and were considered to be serious art pieces. Today, seasonal hand-cast chalkware collections are made using chocolate or candy molds, such as... more »

April 10, 2009
Retail 3.0: Keeping customers in an economic downturn

Earlier this week, I wrote about a study that said consumers are downshifting their shopping habits during the current recession, and that their frugality might linger after the economic recovery. So what are retailers doing... more »

April 10, 2009
American Craft Council Announces 2009 College of Fellows Inductees and Gold Medal Recipient

New York, NY – The American Craft Council is pleased to announce the induction of seven individuals into its College of Fellows: Adela Akers, Glenda Arentzen, Tony Hepburn, Gyongy Laky, Wendy Marauyama, Mary Ann "Toots"... more »

April 9, 2009
Jean Stevenson Nail and Gift Shop celebrates silver anniversary

West Akron, OH — Twenty-five years in business has brought some changes to the Jean Stevenson Nail and Gift Shop, but not to her family of customers. Shop owner Jean Stevenson opened her shop as... more »

April 8, 2009
Small town’s ‘stimulus plan’ rewards buyers

Lamar, CO -- While most of America waits for federal stimulus money to make its way into wallets, one small town on the Colorado plains has taken matters into its own hands by launching its... more »

April 8, 2009
Retailers bank on longer selling season for Easter

Franklin—Even the Easter Bunny is scaling back because of the economy.Americans are cutting spending on holiday candy, gifts, food and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey.Locally, gift... more »

April 8, 2009
Summit sisters own downtown sweet shop

Summit -- Sweet Nothings, at 26 Beechwood Road, is owned and operated by two Summit sisters, Elisa Brooks and Donna Puzella. The store stocks fine chocolates, truffles, candies, gourmet foods and eclectic and useful gift... more »

April 8, 2009
Tasty Homemade Chocolate Easter Favorites Are Ready at Thomas Sweet Chocolate Shop

The windows at the Thomas Sweet Chocolate Shop beckon. Filled with a delightful Easter display, they entice the customer to enter. Inside, the aroma of freshly made chocolate and the selection of chocolate rabbits, lambs,... more »

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