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Upper Canada Names Andrew Joyce – Director of Sales – USA

Mississauga, ON. Upper Canada Soap has appointed Andrew Joyce as Director of Sales - Independent and Specialty, for the US.Joyce will ultimately be responsible for the independent and specialty gift channel along with Key Accounts."Having... more »

New jobless claims drop to 601K; retail sales rise

Washington, DC—The number of newly laid-off Americans filing jobless claims fell more than expected last week and retail sales grew in May for the first time in three months. But a rise in the number... more »

Save That Driftwood for Them

"Driftwood is the new Costa Rican mahogany" is Mark Welsh's new sound bite.As a copywriter and brand consultant for companies like West Elm and Cole-Haan, Mr. Welsh (in foreground at right) is a seasoned sloganeer.... more »

MIMOBOT® Brings Sith Lords To USB Ports Everywhere

Boston, MA - Mimoco's STAR WARS MIMOBOT line of designer flash drives will explore the dark side with an all-new collection, featuring fan favorite Sith Lords and new versions of classic designs. In addition to... more »

ThemeNaps Voted Best Of Stationery and Gift Industries in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Atlanta, GA -- They're clever, they're fashionable, they're functional and now, ThemeNaps are officially the newest must-have item for stationery and gift buyers in the United States and Canada.Each year, hundreds of new products vie... more »

Laura Secord faces off against Tim Hortons

Could Laura Secord be the next challenger to Tim Hortons?The veteran retail chocolatier is looking at new retail formats to invigorate the chain and increase sales, including test marketing a cafe concept at several of... more »

Longtime resident opens new Wauconda wine shop

Maria Weisbruch recently opened a wine and gift shop in the community where she grew up and is now raising her family.Weisbruch and her husband, Scott, launched Bliss Wine & Gifts at 201 S. Main... more »

Giant banners transformed into tote bags for charity

Giant vinyl banners boasting of the latest McDonald's burger promotion used to go in the trash when the sale ended, but a local franchise group is experimenting with a way to keep them out of... more »

Reeves International, Inc., to Introduce Four New Lines at Astra

Pequannock, NJ – Reeves International, Inc., parent company of Breyer Animal Creations®, announced today that it will be introducing four new product lines at the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Marketplace to be held... more »

Back-to-School Shopping To Test Retail Resilience

Chicago - As students study for final exams, the retail industry is gearing up for its biggest test so far this year -- the back-to-school shopping season.After cutting costs to cope with slack consumer demand... more »