Shelling it out For The Ones We Love

Valentine's Day gift-giving is projected to hit a record-setting pace this year, whether the means of expression is clothing, jewelry or a more novel approach to saying "I love you." Flowers – roses especially –... more »

Microloan Helps Iron Range Couple Buy Store, Return Home

Iron Range, VA - Catherine Branville always knew she wanted to own a store. But she wasn't sure what sort it would be. She'd moved with her husband, Gary, from Virginia on the Iron Range,... more »

Retailers Prepare for Valentine’s Day Rush

Augusta, GA - As Valentine's Day approaches, many shoppers will make a last-minute dash to the store for gifts.Jewelry stores, florists and other retailers are accustomed to consumers' last-minute shopping habits for Valentine's Day. According... more »

Fresno Store-Within-a-Store Trend Benefits Retailers

Fresno, CA - Don't be surprised if you find your favorite store in an unexpected place: inside another store.The store-within-a-store concept is growing in Fresno and nationwide as a way for bigger businesses to nab... more »

City Sales Tax Receipts Show Improvement Over Prior Year

Amarillo, TX - According to the city's sales tax receipts, Amarillo's Shop Local campaign has made a positive impact on the local economy.After seeing the results of the holiday season, City of Amarillo Finance Director... more »

Fairmont’s ‘Tour De Chocolate’ Invites People To Shop Local

Fairmont, WV - The beginning of the year can be a slow time for business owners after the rush of Christmas time is over.Main Street Fairmont has made it an annual tradition to draw customers... more »

Emery’s 5 & 10 Report Steady Saturday Business

South Knoxville, TN - A day after Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett made Emery's 5 & 10 the first "Cash Mob Hit", employees report the success is continuing into the weekend.In a phone interview with... more »

It’s Toy Fair Time and Douglas Company Is Rolling Out All Kinds of Fun!

Booth #373 is a must-stop-by booth at this year's International Toy Fair. The designers at Douglas Company have been creating all types of wonderful new plush and fashion accessory items. Toy Fair visitors be prepared... more »

Dallas Market Center Mourns Loss of Alden Clanahan, VP of Trend Direction & Design

Dallas Market Center's Alden Clanahan, vice president of trend direction and design, passed away on Sunday, February 5 at his apartment in Dallas, Texas."Alden's untimely passing is a deep loss for our company family, for... more »

Create A Can Gift Shop Reopens Today in Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg, NY - A novelty shop co-owner said Wednesday that a State Street location is sure to mean better visibility for her fledgling business."I think traffic flow and parking will be better," said Donna J.... more »