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Unique Product Introductions to Take Place at the 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show

White Plains, NY - With less than two weeks away from the August 8 -10 Gourmet Housewares Show®, anticipation is in the air as exhibitors and attendees prepare for innovative product introductions and prime time... more »

Christmas in July; Retailers order stock, cross fingers for holidays

Shoppers might not think about Christmas in July, but you can bet their favorite stores do.For some retailers, the weeks between Halloween and New Year's generate half – or more – of their annual sales.... more »

Business keeps open doorway to the past

Most market analysts wouldn't recommend opening a new business in the current economic climate.But Suzanne Hines had both nostalgia and deeply rooted history on her side when she opened Mixed Bag on Memorial Day in... more »

Monroe women band together to offer makeovers to those in need

Five Monroe women, who each know how to put their best foot forward, are helping other women who need a leg up.They've organized Freshen Up Your Image With Monroe's Main Makeover for Sept. 15.Women may... more »

Aurora’s YooHoo “WannaBes” Highlight Mid-Year Plush Releases

Pico Rivera, CA - Aurora World Inc. has announced the newest additions to its best selling plush category YooHoos & Friends, including a line of four "WannaBes" which feature YooHoo & Friends dressed as other... more »

Bucking the downturn: New Anniston store opens

Not only have items been flying off the shelves at Trish Land's store of the same name, the shelves are going fast, too.Although it calls itself a home and garden store, Land's shop on East... more »

To brighten your day: Store offers, books, gifts, ice cream

"It's my happy place," said Tallie Gray about her new store location in Granby.Gray finds bliss in retail, but mostly as the seller, not the shopper.When she was 5, she would peddle donuts to people... more »

Fun and flirty

What woman doesn't like to indulge in a little retail therapy?That is the question Celeste Saltzman has been banking on for the past year as owner of the Saginaw Township women's boutique, Retail Therapy, 30... more »

Retailers hope for back-to-school boost

Like most retailers throughout America, Jody Tanner's two Bulldog Sporting Goods stores in Athens rely heavily on back-to-school business, especially since it is the industry's second biggest selling period after the Christmas holidays. "We really... more »

New York International Carpet Show Moves to 7W New York

New York, NY — 7 W New York is proud to host the fifth annual New York International Carpet Show (September 20-22), the world's leading trade show of high-end decorative and Oriental carpets. Trade professionals... more »