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Inaugural Balloniversity Draws New Customers to Summer Markets

Bogart, GA - For more than 20 years, florists, balloon retailers and members of the gift industry have flocked to Bogart, GA each summer for an intensive four-day training session. This year, burton + BURTON... more »

James Avery Opens New Store in Pearland, Texas

Kerrville, Texas--James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, opened its newest store in Pearland Town Center on July 30th at 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas. The store features an extensive selection of designs offered in numerous... more »

DMC names 2008 Total Home & Gift Retail Advisory Board

DALLAS –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced the recent appointment of its 2008 Total Home & Gift Retail Advisory Board. Members of the prestigious Retail Advisory Board, selected by... more »

Kay Berry launches Custom Engraved Stones

SAXONBURG, PA -- Personalized products have been a big part of our successful relationships with retailers nationwide for over 15 years. We've now gone one step further by introducing Custom Engraved Stones. In response to... more »

Specializing in the Sweet Stuff

Whether they sell cookies, cupcakes or yogurt, businesses that hawk sweets have become all the rage in the Los Angeles area in recent years.Now the trend of sugary-oriented establishments is hitting the Conejo Valley, the... more »

Pharmacy roots run deep in Monroe County

Forsyth, Georgia--Jep Castleberry says he never had to wonder what career he would follow when he was growing up in Forsyth. His father, Jeptha Edgar Castleberry Jr., ran the pharmacy that his father, Jeptha Edgar... more »

Sassy sister talks of Shimmer & Chic success

Talking shop with Cyndie Grimes of Shimmer & Chic in Fort Myers: Grimes owns the store along with her two sisters, Teri Hansen and Kathi Graham.The three sisters banded together to create their company, Sassy... more »

Pittsburgh’s Strip District Tickles Visitors’ Senses

Pittsburgh, PA -- The smells of basil, Chinese food, fish and baked goods linger in the humid air along Penn Avenue, mixing with the sweat and grime of packed sidewalks and outdoor vendors. Children cling... more »

Rising prices stifle impact of stimulus payments

Washington—Rising prices, falling home values, stagnant wages and tight credit. It's a potent combination that has struck the American consumer hard.In June, the second biggest rise in prices in nearly three decades muted the impact... more »

Cracking Down on Sales of Stolen Goods

Washington— The push by retailers for stronger cooperation from flea markets and online marketplaces to police and report stolen merchandise is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.Lawmakers introduced a pair of bills in the House and... more »