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Free E-books For the Consumer and Jewelry Trade On Ethical Jewelry Sourcing

Santa Fe, NM — Gold, diamonds and even the making of jewelry has too often been the cause of human misery and environmental catastrophe. Today, we have a choice. Beautiful jewelry which provides real benefit... more »

The global market has rebounded

Antoinette Williams, who makes herb-laden balms, soaps and lotions from vegetable oils and natural fragrances, is a grateful retailer this holiday season.Her shop, Rituals, is posting month-over-month sales growth for the second year in a... more »

River Lodge Conference Center’s best kept secret; gift shop graces Fortuna’s meeting place

With the rapid approach of the holiday season, shoppers seeking gift ideas may find a plethora of attractive and useful items at the River Lodge Conference Center Gift Shop at 1800 Riverwalk Drive in Fortuna.... more »

Service, selection draw customers to The Front Porch

Through a difficult year, patrons have stuck by the Pennington business, thanks to its premium products and optimum service.The name of the Pennington gift shop The Front Porch, located at 24 S. Main St., is... more »

Local retailers pleased with Black Friday weekend sales, turnout

Danville retailers hope increased traffic and sales stemming from Black Friday weekend will continue through the rest of the holiday shopping season. Belk in Piedmont Mall opened at 4 a.m. on Black Friday for the... more »

Cyber Monday sees more traffic, more conversions

With both Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the past, the holiday shopping season is officially here. And, surprisingly, it is looking brighter than many analysts believed as summer turned to autumn. According to reports... more »

Shopping local for your holiday gifts

It may be more difficult this year to be feeling jolly in December, as consumers continue to keep their wallets close. One approach to holiday spending is to look at it as a way to... more »

Into the black: Local businesses have successful Friday

Staunton — Big box retailers were not the only ones to capitalize on high sales during Black Friday.Several small, local businesses reported they too saw significant spikes in customers for the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping splurge, which... more »

For Holiday 2010, Caffco’s Christmas Collections Reflect the Importance of Memorable Traditions

Montgomery, AL – Although holiday trends in the gift and home décor industries come and go, "One truth always remains," says Caffco International president Lamar Thompson. "The holiday season works its magic on our customers'... more »

Aurora World, Inc. Files Lawsuit Targeting Beanie Baby Maker Ty, Inc.

Pico Rivera, CA. – Aurora World, Inc., one of the world's leading plush toy and gift manufacturers, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Ty, Inc. for copyright infringement and... more »