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Retailer Loyalty Programs Now Easier, Faster and Cheaper Than Ever to Implement with New Desktop Plastic Card Printer

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Customer loyalty and reward cards, a retailer mainstay in facilitating customer retention in turbulent economic times have just gotten easier, faster and cheaper to produce thanks to the new Badgy desktop... more »

Bellville residents open new floral shop in Ontario

Ontario -- A group of Bellville residents have gotten their act together.Kim Knapp, Ray Valentine and Kathy Heichel have opened Act 1 Floral Design Group in mid-December at 49 Briggs Drive, behind Discount Drug Mart.The... more »

Business owners talk trends, traditions of Valentine’s Day

Hearts and roses, love poems and songs - there are dozens of ways to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day, but perhaps none quite as traditional as chocolate, diamonds and flowers."You just can't go... more »

Local retailers think more periods of sales tax hiatus will lure shoppers to stores

The National Retail Federation projects annual retail sales will decline 0.5 percent from last year. That has Manatee County's major retailers asking for a series of sales tax holidays as a way to boost consumer... more »

White House Lawyers Look to Limit Commercial Use of President

Barack Obama's popularity makes him a marketer's dream. Now, the honeymoon may be over for those trying to profit from his appeal. White House lawyers want to control the use of the president's image, recognizing... more »

NYIGF Summer 2009 Dates and Location Changes

White Plains, NY — George Little Management, LLC (GLM®) has announced that the summer 2009 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will run Saturday, August 15, through Thursday, August 20, 2009, at... more »

House of Blooms helps customers tend to loved ones

At House of Blooms, flowers aren't just for the husband who annoyed his wife or a Friday night date. Owner Gina Fairchild uses her creative and gorgeous floral bouquets to connect far-flung families, mothers and... more »

Consumers get frugal, so retailers get creative

For years, dietitians have urged Americans to practice mindful eating. Eat slowly. Savor every bite. If eating chocolate cake, make sure it's really good chocolate cake. Now, as the country slogs through the worst recession... more »

Best Booth Awards given in five categories at Seattle Gift Show

Los Angeles, CA — There's no business like show business and that was apparent at the Seattle Gift Show when Best Booth Awards were presented to some of the top performers on Sunday, January 25, 2009.... more »

The Republic of Tea Introduces New Little Citizens’ Herb Teas

Novato, CA -- The Republic of Tea's new LITTLE CITIZENS' HERB TEAS, enjoyed hot or iced, is the first line of naturally caffeine-free, organic Rooibos based, Fair Trade Certified herbal teas for children. For every... more »