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Retail sales are up on March 2009

The CBI Distributive Trade Survey has found that retail sales grew for the second month running, with further growth expected throughout the Easter trading period.39 per cent of retailers said sales volumes in March were... more »

One-time garden center continues to bloom with new mission at Ashley Place Gift Shop & Tea Room in Medina

Ideas for gifts and personal enjoyment abound at Ashley Place Gift Shop & Tea Room, 3875 Pearl Road, Medina. That has to be the result of owner Mary Jane Duplaga's amazing eye for arranging themed... more »

Antiques and home decor shop gets new name, look

Belinda Mordhorst hopes her new business, Aunt Bee's House, will generate buzz in Salem.The antiques and home-decor shop already has a loyal following, as it was open for several years under the name Spencer's Alley... more »

NRF Sees Good Easter for Shoppers and Retailers

For consumers eager to say goodbye to winter, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year.According to the 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation (NRF),... more »

New restaurants, shops join Villaggio’s Main Street

At Villaggio, an Italian theme-based apartment home community off E. Texas Street near Bossier Parish Community College, there is a Main Street just waiting for restaurant connoisseurs and shopoholics.With new places like Buttercups, a cupcake... more »

OFFPRICE Announces Launch of A TASTE OF OFFPRICE at LA Majors Market, October 4-6

Brookfield, WI - The OFFPRICE Show is pleased to announce the expansion of its TASTE OF OFFPRICE concept to the west coast. What started as a May New York Market Week event will be coming... more »

AmericasMart Launches Birding and Backyard Nature Category

Atlanta, GA — In ongoing efforts to broaden the already dynamic product offering throughout its four-building campus, AmericasMart is launching the Birding & Backyard Nature category as a vital component of the Market Temporaries. A... more »

National Gift and Home Indices Confirm Industry Sales Recovering

Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, an application service provider well known in the industry for its software solutions, and the Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's leading trade association, have announced the release of... more »

Spring fever for retailers

New York -- After a brutal winter, spring is finally here.The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and people are emerging from hibernation.It must be time to go shopping.Retail sales for the week ended March... more »

Gift Card Fees Get Fed Attention With New Rules

Sometimes the best gift on the market, gifts cards are receiving new federal rules and regulations. Consumers have sent over 200 letters to congress demanding something be done about the erroneous fees, charges and expiration... more »