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Retailers cautiously placing inventory orders for holidays

Manatee — Back-to-school sales are still under way but retailers are already looking ahead to another big season — holiday sales. 'Tis the season for ordering fourth-quarter inventory and retailers are looking at merchandise with... more »

One step at a time

Plymouth, MA — The name The Twenty Tea and Spirit isn't yet synonymous with people helping people, but its owners want it to be.For Jeff Capen and his business partner Ethan Morgan, it's a person's... more »

Project571 finds niche making organic logo clothing for colleges

Combining their passion for the environment, college sports and fashion, Michael Wheeler and Nathan Dean have launched an organic collegiate clothing company named Project571. The company's products include T-shirts, sweatshirts, baby clothes and youth wear... more »

Need Inspiration? Look at the Ugly Doll

You might think the Ugly Doll would be a toy only a mother could love, but the genius of it is that it's loved not by one mom, but apparently several million mothers and a... more »

Angel Investors Become a Little Less So

Entrepreneurship is as vibrant as ever in the American economy, but the capital that finances new companies is still in retreat. Venture capital is running at the lowest levels in more than a decade, and... more »

Plastic Bag Wars Poised to Continue

In the wake of Seattle voters' decisive rejection of a proposed 20-cent fee on paper and plastic bags, opponents of disposable shopping bags have vowed to press for an all-out ban on the bags."A ban... more »

American Craft Council Wholesale Show, Feb. 23-24, 2010

New York, NY – Over 700 of the top contemporary craft artists will be under one roof to present their latest handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor items at the 34th annual American Craft... more »

Unique store caters to products just for men

Chesterton — While shoppers browse for items in downtown Chesterton, Larry Kennoy is creating a new type of gift store directly beneath them. He is transforming a basement on Broadway Avenue into the Coffee Creek... more »

Some high-end retailers lower their prices

As consumers slowly rediscover shopping, retailers are struggling to strike a balance between slashing prices and going full price.Some high-end stores are settling on lower prices and products that don't have to be discounted to... more »

Pop-Up Stores Fill Vacant Space, Create A Win/Win Model In A Down Market

At a time when retail landlords are struggling with record vacancies, a novel sales strategy employed by some tenants is helping them fill the gaps and earn some additional rental income. Pop-up stores, which allow... more »