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AmericasMart Readies for March Markets Showcase

Atlanta, GA — Building on the momentum, buying power and customer partnerships that propelled its successful January Markets, AmericasMart is poised for its next showcase: The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market and... more »

Retail’s economic impact

Shopping is an almost addicting activity for some, browsing for the latest fashions or gadgets. It's a reason to get out of the house on the weekend and pick up some essential items.In addition to... more »

Aurora World, Inc., Ty, Inc. Take Copyright Case to Trial

Pico Rivera, CA. – Aurora World, Inc., a toy and gift manufacturer that filed a federal copyright lawsuit against competitor Ty, Inc. alleging that Ty's Beanie Boos™ infringe on YooHoo & Friends™, announced that Ty... more »

Gift shop opens at Lake Isabella

After working for 14 years as a designer in flower shops in Mt. Pleasant and Weidman, Sue Chapman decided to go into business for herself.She always wanted to open a gift shop, and her experience... more »

A retail storm in Rockport

There's a simple reason for the clothes-wearing mannequin on the landing outside of AliKat on Bearskin Neck."We'll put a $180 ladies' jacket on the mannequin and sell four or five of those on a Saturday,''... more »

Oh so sweet Kellerhaus

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. With it come roses, greeting cards ... and candy. Every year I can look forward to a box of chocolates from my husband on Valentine's Day, and I don't... more »

Penny’s in Brunswick offers one sweet shopping experience

Can you envision yourself as the next great chocolatier or candy artist showing your skills on a Food Network challenge? Or maybe you'd just like to be able to decorate a cake for your child's... more »

Fashionable Eco-Friendly Market Bags

Atlanta, GA – Fashionable Notes unveils its second collection of Eco-Friendly fashion inspired market bags. Following the overwhelming success of the debut line of market bags featuring the Paper Nor Plastic logo, the company is... more »

Big retailers report strong sales gains in January

The 3.3% increase over the previous year cheers merchants but shoppers are still exercising restraint. Nordstrom and TJX post double-digit gains.In a surprise showing for a notoriously slow month, shoppers turned out at the nation's... more »

Valley cities wage friendly fight for shoppers

Southeast Valley cities are in a cordial but high-stakes battle for residents' spending money.Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe have started or intensified their "shop local" campaigns in recent months, some offering cloth bags, stickers, magnets,... more »