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Laura Ashley Inks Licensing Deal for South America

Ft. Mill, S.C. -- Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today licensing rights have been granted to Brazilian textile manufacturer,Artelassê Indústria e Comércio Ltda., to produce and distribute a collection of fashion bedding and bath products and... more »

Online gift shop will allow me to be my own boss

Exeter, UK — I decided to set up an online business selling organic gift packs because I was aware that a lot of people are looking for more natural products.I have two young children and... more »

“Shop-local” trend helps boost holiday sales for some Greer retailers

Greer, SC — While chain store sales across the nation suffered from a dismal holiday shopping season -- the worst since at least 1970, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers -- some local... more »

Bandals Steps Into the Spotlight with Unveiling of Innovative Beach Bandals Footwear

Atlanta, GA — Bandals International, a new manufacturer and marketer of high quality footwear, based in Commerce Township, Mich., is proud to announce the launch of Bandals® (Bandals.com), patented sandals that are stylish, comfortable and... more »

Roger Thomas of Wynn Design and Development to be honored as Design Icon at February Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas — World Market Center Las Vegas will honor Roger Thomas of Wynn Design and Development as a "Design Icon" on Thursday, February 12 during the Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market.In the exclusive Las... more »

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Launches New Collections at Winter Trade Shows

Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, will preview their latest line at the NY ENK Accessorie Circuit & Intermezzo Show, Atlanta International Gift &... more »

Multiple names can boost e-commerce traffic and sales

Building a successful online business entails many factors, not the least of which is ensuring that current and potential customers can find you.Retailers that possess only one domain name – a website bearing the company... more »

Enesco Signs Licensing Agreement with My Soul’s Window Brand

Itasca, Ill. – Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden décor industries, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Maggie Lindley, the artist and creative inspiration behind the... more »

U.S. Retailers to Report Grim Results

When retailers report December sales on Thursday, the picture won't be pretty.Sales at stores open at least a year -- a key barometer of retail health -- are expected to show an average decline of... more »

Retailers offer many happy returns

Stores and their shoppers are viewing after-holiday returns in a whole new light this year. Many retailers recognize that cash-strapped consumers will bring back more gifts than ever and have loosened their return policies.The changes... more »