What Men Want

Men and Shopping Do Mix Sure, word on the retail floor might be that men and shopping don't mix, but Candace Corlett, principal of WSL Strategic Retail, a retail strategy consulting firm in New York... more »

Trending Up: Spring 2007

Graffiti Zoo Catchy names and unusual flavor combinations are the hallmarks of these handcrafted chocolates. A portion of the proceeds from sales goes to animal conservation funds. 866.294.3555GraffitiZoo.com Made By Humans For a touch of... more »

Mixing Culture With Commerce

Retail operations are a critical part of museums around the country, from Boston's Museum of Science to the San Diego Maritime Museum. The sale of gifts and merchandise isn't just about providing revenue for the... more »

Plush with Success

Tried-and-True It's no secret. Plush isn't a fad; it's a reliable, tried-and-true product category. In fact, teddy bears celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2002. "It's the most stable thing I have. I can always count... more »

Profits are in the Bag

The Accessory of Choice In recent years, handbags have increasingly become the accessory of choice for many women. NY-based Accessories magazine has been reporting steadily increasing sales in handbags for a few years now. In... more »

Green: the new black?

Eco-friendly Fashions The fashion world is a fickle one. Popular styles and colors change like the wind. However, there's an emerging trend that doesn't appear to be going out of style anytime soon. Retailers are... more »

Halloween: Stoking Spirited Sales

Invest in Halloween Martha Evans remembers when she last saw a 90-year-old woman dressed as a witch. A friend hosted a "Witchy Woman" Halloween party in town and 100 women showed up, all dressed in... more »

Fresh Finds: Spring 2007

BloemBox Biodegradable seed "ribbon" can be planted to yield fresh flowers. BloemBox Originals include one 15' long seed ribbon of one flower. BloemBox Gardens contain seed ribbons for different combinations of flowers. Come with planting... more »

Trending Up: Winter 2007

Jen Chase of BostonJen Chase reversible belts are designed by combining different colors, patterns, and the latest fashion trends to create a unique accessory that will complement every outfit.781.223.0398JenChase.com Scottevest Inc.The Classic Vest has 29... more »

Fresh Finds: Winter 2007

BB Becker Classic designs are matched with timeless quotations of love, joy, peace and wisdom on handmade and individually engraved, sterling silver jewelry. 303.777.5644 BBBecker.com Savon du Monde Savon du Monde's wood grain soap is... more »