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Artist Windsor Debuted by Art in Motion

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Art In Motion is thrilled to introduce a new collection by Windsor."This collection by Windsor is remarkable," says Anita Petersen, Manager Marketing and Communications for Art In Motion. "His gift is capturing... more »

Despite higher fuel costs, retailers cut shipping rates

Over the past few years, retailers have increasingly discovered a powerful way to entice shoppers to buy during the crucial Christmas season: slash shipping costs. Much higher fuel costs this season raised fears that free... more »

Tips for creating holiday retail vignettes

Regardless of whether you greet customers with a hearty "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays," make sure your retail vignettes and merchandise put shoppers in the mood to leave a little green this holiday season.Oversized ornaments,... more »

Lawsuit hits new Borden attraction

A new Salem attraction devoted to one of the state's most enduring murder mysteries is itself the subject of controversy, including a federal lawsuit.The True Story of Lizzie Borden features exhibits about the celebrated 1892... more »

The Gradual Greening of Americans

One of the most significant social trends we highlighted for you in the 2008 How America Shops® MegaTrends survey was the "Greening of America." Despite rising gas prices and the mortgage mess, half of all... more »

Planet Dog offers Branded Spinner

PORTLAND, MAINE – Planet Dog is now offering a new branded 2-sided spinner aimed to provide retailers more flexibility, turns and profitability.Over the past decade, Planet Dog has worked hard to create one of the... more »

Consumer body draws up list of guidelines

Ireland — A set of draft guidelines on the display of sale prices, advertising and the use of gift vouchers by retailers has been drawn up by the National Consumer Agency (NCA).The guidelines recommend that... more »

Organic gift shop opening today

Berwyn — At Mainline Green Home, the merchandise is eco-elegant.Take for example the line of vases for sale. An old bedspring and empty cobalt-blue wine bottle are combined and elevated to a work of modern... more »

Shop opens with excitement; Otterbein North Shore will offer many home gifts

Otterbein North Shore Gift Shop has opened at 9400 North Shore Boulevard.Excitement is swirling around the unique items offered. Ruth Freeh, an Otterbein North Shore resident, was instrumental in setting up the gift shop.Having managed... more »

Jackson Street growth Restaurants, shops coming to district

The West Jackson Street Overlay District just keeps growing and growing.The historic shopping, dining and service district in Ridgeland has added some new locally owned stores in the past few weeks, including Smitten Gift Boutique,... more »