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Boston Gift Show Announces 2008 Pride of New England Award Winners

BOSTON, MA - The Boston Gift Show has announced four winners for the 3rd annual Pride of New England Awards, a coveted honor that recognizes New England retailers for outstanding customer service, creative merchandising, community... more »

Economic worries, early Easter to hurt March sales

New York (MarketWatch) -- A spate of economic worries, coupled with an early Easter, cold weather and lack of new fashions are expected to deliver a disappointing March for retailers, analysts said.Retailers' March sales at... more »

Bean Sprout Babies

Carrie Bishop, owner of Bean Sprout Babies, is answering the questions for today's Small Business Snapshot.What is the primary purpose of your business? Bean Sprout Babies is a locally owned online web shop that caters... more »

Gen Y Demands It: Green Fashion That’s Chic

Green is getting gorgeous. Whether it's from high-end designers like Linda Loudermilk and Stella McCartney, large marketers like Nike and Levi Straus, or smart retailers like H&M and the trend-setting new Nau, the selection of... more »

Former mall store manager adds human touch to career

Tanya Mckiver, who cut her teeth in the gift business with nine years at Trevors in Killeen Mall, has set out to build a business of her own with a resolute dedication to the personal... more »

Jumping Jack Press Introduces Pop-Up Baby Book

Mason, OH - Jumping Jack Press, the pop-up book imprint from Up With Paper, announced that it will release its first memory book, My Baby Book, in July. A baby book breakthrough, this delightful new... more »

Owner Closes Berlin Gift Shop, Blames Economy

Christine Sparmer left a job heading an insurance company's marketing department to open a retail gift store called Wrap It Up! The Gift House in her hometown of Berlin in 2004. After nearly four years... more »

The Muslim Market: How can you reach out to this fast-growing group of consumers?

With buying power that's roughly equal to the state of Indiana, the growing U.S. Muslim population--estimated at between 6 million and 8 million people--is an attractive segment for marketers. Reaching them requires an understanding of... more »

Unique artisan store opens downtown

Kathy Huiskamp opened her downtown Belleville business on April Fool's Day - and it's no joke.Rather, it's a unique collective of five artisans working together in conjunction with Huiskamp as owner of a retail gift... more »

Claypool’s Gift & Home Co. offers enormous selection in emporium-like store

On Thursday, April 17, Claypool's Gift & Home Co. in the Martell complex will hold its official grand opening. For customers streaming into the venue since its soft opening in late March, the experience can... more »