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Squeezed department stores make most of space

At Hyundai Department Store's Sinchon branch, in the heart of the commercial district north of the Han River, there are six so-called "shops-in-walls." These tiny nooks full of made-to-order display cases were created by moving... more »

Planet Dog Delivers Tail Wagging Gifts That Give Back

Portland, ME - Planet Dog's holiday collection offers canine companions on shopping lists a new seasonal flavor for their popular line of organic dog treats, durable Orbee-Tuff® toys and soft, squeaky toys for dogs of... more »

Need a 7-foot chicken? Pasco store offers extreme lawn art

Tampa Bay, FL - Some people want their property to feel like a Mediterranean villa. Others prefer Caribbean casual.But for a select few, nothing says "Home, sweet home" like a life-size hippopotamus statue wallowing in... more »

Britt specialty store owner celebrates a half-decade of pursuing passions

Britt, IA - Marvea Smidt knows how to keep her promises.Several years ago, Smidt's mother - who at age 82, retired from her own business venture as owner of the Gift Nook and Bible store... more »

Regional economy continues to expand slowly

Boston, MA - The New England economy continued to expand in recent weeks, but signs of slowing appeared as some companies reported mixed results and most remained cautious in hiring, according to a Federal Reserve... more »

Four Tips for a Holiday Strategy

If you're like most retailers, you depend heavily on holiday to generate the bulk of your sales for the year. So it needs to be a good season.To make the most of your holiday, it... more »

With Squeeze on Credit, Microlending Blossoms

New York, NY - Amanda Keppert is convinced that she would have lost Mandy's Korner, her hot dog stand in San Jose, Calif., if she had not received a type of loan that is more... more »

Announcing the opening of Gaye’s Gallery of Gifts to the Cambridge Main Street community

Cambridge, IL - The letters that once spelled out Humphrey's Barber Shop on a store front windowpane in downtown Cambridge were recently removed to make way for a new business. For several decades, the address... more »

Local store opens second location inside airport

North Bend, OR - A popular South Coast store and tourist attraction has expanded it's business in the Bay Area, opening up a second location that they hope will draw in more customers.Last week the... more »

Ocean City Resort Gift Expo Returns November 14-17, 2010

Atlanta, GA - Offering coastal and shore community retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach an opportunity to get a jump on their spring/summer 2011 resort buying, the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo returns November 14-17,... more »