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Tips from Tiffany’s

In the world of retailing, few items are as recognizable as the turquoise Tiffany box wrapped in a white satin bow. And -- not coincidentally -- even fewer American companies have enjoyed close to two... more »

Field of Flowers’ business blooms

Donn Flipse learned the floral business from the floor up."From the age of 8, I started helping around the holidays, sweeping up floors," says Flipse, a third generation florist. "When I got out of [Dartmouth]... more »

Costco will reshape Lakewood Center

Lakewood - In what may become a growing business paradigm for regional shopping centers across the nation, Costco announced Monday its plans to take over the former Macy's retail space at Lakewood Center.When the 159,000-square-foot... more »

Electra woman restores building, opens shop

Electra - Saving the past is a key to Electra's future, said resident Janice Cranford.That's why she's dedicated herself to restoring the old First National Bank building in downtown Electra."I'm probably one of the biggest... more »

Analysts Foresee So-So Holiday Sales Season

Holiday spending may mirror back-to-school trends, surging late in the season."This holiday will not be that bad for fashion," said Marshal Cohen, chief retail strategist at The NPD Group. "Customers will not be distracted by... more »

A business blossoms in Wartrace

Emma Goldman had the right idea when she said, "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck."Everyone knows that flowers are a great way to say "I love you," but little... more »

‘A phenomenal deal’ New owner pays $1.3 million to purchase Portage Square Plaza

Wooster -- A 33-year-old entrepreneur who started with a downtown gift shop has purchased nearly half of the shopping center along Portage Road incorrectly referred to as Hawkins plaza.Jason Carrick purchased the building on the... more »

Ex*Tracts Winter 2008 Date & Location Changes Announced

White Plains, NY - George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced that the Winter 2008 edition of EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, will run Saturday, February 2, through Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at... more »

Big Change in Store for Ex*Tracts in 2008

White Plains, NY - Following over a decade of growth, EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, will double in size to feature 150 companies when it returns to New York City's Jacob K. Javits... more »

American consumers are cutting back

New York -- After months of speculation about how long American consumers can stay resilient to housing and credit woes, economists said Friday that last month's retail sales weakness shows households are rethinking their spending... more »