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Retailers see slight containment of organized theft

Fewer U.S. retailers have had merchandise stolen by organized crime rings in the past 12 months, as they invest more money in prevention, a leading trade group said on Thursday.A survey by the National Retail... more »

Luxury Retail Rents May ‘Bounce Back’ as Rich Shoppers Return

Luxury retail rents may soon "bounce back" after two years of declines as the global economic recovery fuels demand for designer handbags, watches and clothes, Colliers International said. Rents fell in most of the world's... more »

Indulgences: Passion for writing finds voice in bookstore

Tracy Beltran was looking for a place to showcase the works of independent authors and publishers.Thais Black was looking for a new career.Together, they believe that they have found a winning combination.They are the managing... more »

Jellybean Rolling Racks Drive Rug Sales

Jellybean's versatile rolling display rack is driving rug sales and reorders for the extremely popular line of washable accent rugs. Requiring only 2' x 3' of floor space, the sturdy rack can be rolled anywhere... more »

Lifeforce Glass to Donate 10% of Environmental Gift Items Sales to Gulf Coast Oil Spill Emergency Fund

Kingsport, TN — In response to the horrific environmental disaster continuing to impact the Gulf Coast, Lifeforce Glass, Inc. president Kristina Runciman announced today that the company will donate 10% of sales of their Amazing... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces Home for the Holidays Exhibit Designers

Dallas, TX – Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace and the home of Christmas, today announced the designers for its Home for the Holidays exhibit. The impressive display is a 4,200-square-foot, eight-room... more »

Swank Gifts opens Downtown

Julie Hartten started businesses that sold martini glasses and huge stuffed animals before she got the idea of opening a gift shop in Downtown Toledo. When she saw an available storefront space at the corner... more »

Dogeared Bridal Launches with New Collection and Catalog

Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry in Los Angeles, has launched Dogeared Bridal, an extensive new line featured in a 40-page catalog. The collection features... more »

Momiji announce their new range of dolls

Real life heroes are all around us from your best friend and your helpful neighbour to that kind stranger who tracked you down when you lost your wallet. Momiji understands the importance of understated friendly... more »

LA Mart Welcomes New Showroom Openings for the July Show

Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart® is proud to announce a strong start to 2010 with new leasing activity. Over 12 new showroom leases have been signed at the L.A. Mart since January. The most... more »