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New Showrooms Open Their Doors at the L.A. Mart Just in Time for the California Gift Show at L.A. Mart

Los Angeles, CA – The L.A. Mart is proud to announce exciting new leasing activity. 19 new showroom leases have been signed at the L.A. Mart since the last two Markets, many of them just... more »

Retailers see innovation, speed as keys to growth

New York - Retailers are using a host of strategies in adapting to the downturn -- from improving their products to expanding their e-commerce businesses -- which they hope will better position themselves for a... more »

Australis Launches Gluten Free Baking Range at the Fancy Food Show

Los Angeles, CA – Australis Food Group will unveil their gluten and allergen-free Something Good range of baking mixes at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 2010.The supermarket range of cakes and... more »

AmericasMart Celebrates Robust Buying at Market, Positive Outlook for 2010 From All Buyers, Exhibitors

Atlanta, GA—AmericasMart, in partnership with its exhibitors, has made the market with the nation's first and largest 2010 home, rug and gift show delivering legions of retailers from across the U.S. and around the world... more »

Special Ed Class Runs Gift Shop In Andover

There's a tiny gift shop in the middle of an Andover strip mall where success is measured in strides, not sales.The store is called That Special Gift, and it is changing the lives of a... more »

Vella Farms shop, eatery reopens in new Modesto spot

Vella Farms, demolished by road wideners in northwest Modesto, has sprouted anew a few hundred feet away. Owner Janice Vella reopened her bakery, delicatessen and gift shop at Vintage Gardens, an event center at Dale... more »

Criminals ‘winning the shoplifting war’

I have investigated organised crime and those at the centre of it for years. I have secretly filmed heroin traffickers and fraudsters and exposed gunmen and conmen - those who sit comfortably at the higher... more »

U.S. retailers face tough road to recovery in ’10

New York - U.S. retailers made big strides in profitability during the 2009 holiday season even if consumers warmed up only slightly to spending, but the sector's key test in 2010 will be to keep... more »

Selling crafts with eye on ethics

Vida Verde, at 1367 Foothill Blvd., owned by La Crescenta resident Laurel Murrieta, sells an assortment of bags, jewelry, water bottles, candles, greetings cards, wind chimes, live plants and other goods.Despite the variety, they all... more »

eShow Extended Due to Severe Weather

SnapRetail is extending the end date of its eShow for an additional 6 days. The eShow, the internet's first and only online trade show, will now run through Saturday, January 16th."January is the biggest market... more »