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Signs building that holiday retailing will be brighter

Washington — From Intel Corp. to TJX Cos., the outlook for the U.S. retail holiday season is becoming more optimistic.Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, cited stronger consumer demand in projecting that its sales in the... more »

Holiday-season retail jobs expected to be flat

Washington — Competition for holiday retail jobs could be fierce this year, according to several recent surveys, as stores cautiously hire in the face of flatlining sales and budget-conscious customers.Stores typically begin bringing on temporary... more »

At work: Bridget Quinn Stickline, owner of wee chic

While attending Goucher College, Bridget Quinn Stickline began working as a sales associate for local women's bathing suit retailer Water Water Everywhere. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology but said she had already... more »

NYIGF Offers Specially Priced Tickets to “Hair”

White Plains, NY — Specially-priced tickets for the Tony Award winning musical revival of HAIR will be offered to winter 2010 New York market participants through the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) popular "Night... more »

Companies try to get a jump on swine flu

The Massachusetts Port Authority is training extra workers to operate the 68-foot-long snowplows that clear the runways in case the regular drivers come down with swine flu. The law firm Foley Hoag gave each of... more »

North Park’s Pigment is more than just a colorful gift shop

A visit to Pigment is like a microcosmic foray into the diverse and burgeoning North Park arts community. Pigment is more than just a gift shop. You can hunt for the perfect crafty item while... more »

Downtown holiday shoppers get the gift of time

If the looming presence of the AutoChalk hybrid and the ticking clock of the two-hour parking limit have kept you from doing Christmas shopping in downtown Fredericksburg, there's hope.Fredericksburg's City Council voted on Tuesday night... more »

‘Shop local’ efforts kicking off this weekend

Residents can prepare to be slammed with an onslaught of "shop local" messages starting this weekend.Yuba City is launching its Think Yuba-Sutter First campaign Friday with print advertisements, a Web site, radio spots, video and... more »

Holiday Hiring Blitz Begins

With unemployment at an all time high, the holidays may bring some good news. Many retailers say they still plan to hire for the holiday season.Christmas is two months away, but this time of year... more »

Festival helps merchants’ sales

The weekend's Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival had a strong impact on businesses in downtown Appomattox, according to merchants.The 37th annual event attracted approximately 35,000 people over the weekend.The festival included a parade, vendors and a... more »