News

Maple Landmark Products Selected for Sustainability Display

Middlebury, VT – Each year the organizers of the New York International Gift Fair work with Shaw+Co! Productions to select products and companies that are operating in a sustainable way. This year, for the January... more »

Santa delivers for U.S. retailers

New York -- Inventory control, coupled with last-minute shopping and post-holiday bargain hunting, drove U.S. retailers' best monthly sales in more than 20 months, results showed Thursday, and several -- from discounter Target Corp. to... more »

Retailers Ready for the Gift Card Redo

Now that the presents are put away, it's time to kick back and wait for the bacchanalia known as St. Patrick's Day. Or perhaps it's time to see how retailers are set to benefit from... more »

Off the Beaten Path Yarnery moves closer to customer base on East Side

Karen Baier's store isn't off the beaten path anymore, it's right along it. In November, Baier moved the yarn shop that had been in her and her husband's Monona farmhouse into a storefront on Williamson... more »

Merchants pleased with sales

One size didn't necessarily fit all.But gift cards proved to be a uniform solution for many Shoppers Drug Mart Christmas customers this year."Gift cards for me, were like a 'wow,'" said SDM Store Manager Sandy... more »

Recession resonated with Evanston shoppers over holidays

Despite a rise in consumer confidence, several Evanston businesses said sales have been slow, even during the holiday season. The Consumer Confidence Index, a measure of consumers' attitudes toward the economy, rose for the second... more »

Second small biz to get perks from Broomfield opens its doors

It's better late than never for two of the three small businesses taking advantage of tax-sharing deals with Broomfield. Abbott's Frozen Custard opened Wednesday, and Herb's Meat and Specialty Foods is scheduled to open early... more »

MHS Licensing to represent wildlife artist Al Agnew

MHS Licensing is pleased to announce the signing of renowned artist Al Agnew. They will begin showcasing his talents immediately at the upcoming 2010 trade shows. Marty Segelbaum, President of MHS Licensing says, "Adding an... more »

Crabtree & Evelyn Answers Women’s Desire for Younger-looking Hands with New Citron Honey and Coriander Hand Therapy Collection

Crabtree & Evelyn, a pioneer in botanical formulations for over 40 years, is consolidating its position as an authority in the hand care category by introducing NEW CITRON, HONEY & CORIANDER HAND THERAPY COLLECTION –... more »

Enesco Names Stephen P. Zaruba Chief Financial Officer

Itasca, Illinois – Enesco, LLC, a global leader in the giftware and home and garden décor industries, today announced the appointment of Stephen Zaruba as the company's senior vice president and chief financial officer.Zaruba, 48,... more »