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New Grayslake shop offers home accents

There's something to crow about in downtown Grayslake, The Weathered Crow gift shop at 101 Center St.Walking through the entrance hallway shared with Vine Martini & Wine bar, you're greeted with wafts of mild, inviting... more »

Sephora exec discusses the ROI of social media

Within retail headquarters around the country – and even here at NRF - there have been countless discussions about cultivating communities through social networks. Conversations that start with "How do we do it?" and "Who... more »

Cellphones Let Shoppers Point, Click and Purchase

Shoppers will soon be able to stand outside the designer Norma Kamali's boutique in Manhattan, point a phone at merchandise in the window and buy it — even late at night when the store is... more »

Art Reach expanding to neighboring property; Cobbler Shop leaving, consolidating to Alma location

Downtown Mount Pleasant's art scene is reaching out. Art Reach on Broadway, 111 E. Broadway St., will expand into an adjacent property, 115 E. Broadway St. in July. The Cobbler Shop will consolidate to its... more »

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Announces New Products and Business Focused Programming During the Spring Market

Chicago, IL - The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® delivers the right mix of value and trend for retailers during the Spring Market at the Merchandise Mart, March 21-23, 2010. This year's Spring Market will... more »

After devastating fire, storeowner perseveres

Years of dreams and hard work went up in smoke for the owners and employees after an accidental fire destroyed several Jackson Heights businesses the day before Valentine's Day.Nevertheless, with the help of friends and... more »

Downtown business joins forces with java shop

What started by chance thanks to the Internet has turned into a shared storefront business in downtown Tonganoxie.The Coffee Depot, which sells various coffees, hot chocolate and pastries, recently opened in the Vintage Soap and... more »

Retailers rally for online tax bill

Packed into Senate Room 2 were brick-and-mortar retailers wearing campaign style buttons with slogans like, "Stop Internet Tax Evasion;" absent was Amazon, or any other major target of the bill, which according to Nancy Thomas,... more »

Services Combine Social Media, Marketing

Some small businesses are experimenting with new Web-marketing services that integrate social media. While entrepreneurs say they've seen some positive results, some of the services carry hefty fees and their long-term value remains unclear.Start-ups like... more »

Third generation retailer Katie Andrios grows business

Geneseo, Illinois - As downtown Geneseo mixes civic charm and quality stores, Katie Andrios blends community involvement with the family business."Fashion has to be fun," she said. "We always want something new."Andrios, 40, is president... more »