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Trendy to be Showcased at this Pet Fashion Week

Long Island City, NY –– When the pet elite gather at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York later this month, they'll find ArfDog's creative collection of themed kits on display in booth... more »

New York Home Textiles Market Week announces
 Summer 2008 Best New Product Awards

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Andrew Morgan Collection's Palace Gates knitted blanket received the "Best of Market" award today in the New York Home Textiles Market Week Best New Product Awards. Awards also were presented in... more »

Ex·Tracts Announces Summer 2008
 Best New Product Award Winners


(NEW YORK, NY) ... Sohum's Royale Collection Bon Bon Packaging claimed the "Best of Show" title today in the Best New Product Awards at EX·TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness. Awards were also presented... more »

An outlet for Dene art

Enterprise - For 24 years, Winnie Cadieux has been selling Dene arts and crafts in Enterprise.Today, she owns and operates Winnie's Dene Art Gallery and Gift Shop.All of the pieces of aboriginal art and fine... more »

Shoppers go for the gold on tax holiday

Savvy shoppers crowded Boston-area malls and stores yesterday, taking advantage of the state's fifth annual sales tax holiday and saving 5 percent on items ranging from school supplies to expensive electronics. Retailers, fearful that the... more »

School start indicator of retail health

Retailers will be paying special attention to sales totals this weekend.School begins Monday in some South Dakota towns, including Sioux Falls. The shopping for supplies and clothing in preparation for the return to classes usually... more »

Accent on Design Awards Recognize 
Design Excellence 


NEW YORK, NY ... Four exhibitors in the juried Accent on Design division were recognized today for design creativity and ingenuity. The awards were presented at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), where Accent... more »

Wife, mom inspire engineer to enter retail business

If you ask David Touwsma about the key to his success in the retail business, he'll say go into business with your wife and mother.That's what Touwsma, 35, did four years ago when he and... more »

Thousands hit Houston-area stores on tax-free weekend

While clouds kept temperatures relatively low on Saturday, shoppers' tempers were hot as they flocked to stores during Texas' annual sales tax holiday weekend. Scarce parking and long lines plagued some retailers, making shoppers grumpy... more »

‘Made in Canada’ gains cachet

High oil prices and increased environmental awareness are combining to change our shopping habits and the origin of goods available in stores. Not only are Canadian-made goods more popular and more affordable, but there's some... more »