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Evidence grows of upswing in retail

If the crowds seemed thicker this year as you did your holiday shopping, that's because they probably were.Hard numbers won't be available until individual retailers report sales in early January, but local retailers are expecting... more »

Word on the street: Tower shop specializes in hippie, Rasta clothing

Tie-dye T-shirts, handmade jewelry and "Rasta wear" fill the new Free Bird Co. shop in the Tower District. The store, at 506 E. Olive Ave., is the evolution of a business run by Doug and... more »

Dallas-area Asian businesses enjoy gift of staying open on Christmas

Many opened presents Christmas morning; Stanley Tseng opened Tian Tian Supermarket in Richardson.He realizes his tradition might not appear to be in the holiday spirit, but to him, enjoying one of the store's two busiest... more »

Recession? Teenagers Get It, and Are Cutting Back

After a year of observing their parents pinch pennies and fret about the economy, the nation's teenagers may be coming to grips with reality.Sales are down sharply in recent months at nearly every major retail... more »

Post-Christmas shopping outlook a mixed bag

The day after Christmas marks the beginning of retailers' week-long last hurrah before this year's shopping season ends. Aside from scouring the post-Christmas sales, shoppers are headed to stores for three types of transactions: gift... more »

At Toy Shop, spirit of giving thrives

Manchester – This is the first time Connor Robert has volunteered as an escort for "shoppers" at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, and he was able to provide a unique service for some parents looking... more »

bwconnectTM Launches Revolutionary Second Phase; Enables Online Sales Ordering

Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, a leading technology innovator in the Gift and Home industry and well known for its software solutions, has launched the second phase of bwconnect, a free B2B online e-commerce site that... more »

Last call for Christmas

Onslow County shoppers took advantage of the last weekend before Christmas to check the last items off their gift lists.Julie Bell-Voorhees, the owner of Bumblebee Market in Surf City, said she had noticed that closer... more »

Nini’s Treasures Enjoys New Shop

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Nini's Treasures is open at The Highlands.The "unique boutique" carries a variety of fashions, accessories and gift items. Brands include Brighton, Vera Bradley and Pandora beads, said... more »

Gift cards suit shoppers

OK procrastinators, take heart.Yes, you have just four shopping days until Christmas. But if you're that indecisive – or buying for someone who is hard to please – you might find some needed relief in... more »