Twin gift shops fulfill a dream

Among the racks of cards and boxes of stationery at The Paper Merchant lies a dream that began on the north shore of Long Island.As she wandered her favorite paper boutique in Huntington, N.Y. more... more »

Midwest-CBK Introduces Suzy Toronto Holiday Collection, Opportunity to Meet Suzy in Atlanta

Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, is partnering with nationally renowned artist and author Suzy Toronto to introduce the first Suzy Toronto Holiday collection. Toronto's... more »

The California Gift Show® Offers International Flair and Supports Global Causes with its Kentia-Global Marketplace

Los Angeles, CA - The California Gift Show® continues to evolve and excite, by offering buyers a global experience with its rebranded Kentia-The Global Marketplace section. Kentia, which unveiled a new look at the July... more »

The Elements Showcase – Fragrance Design Showcase January 30-31, 2011

Premiering January 30, 2011, The Elements Showcase presents curated offerings in the art of fragrance design. Held from January 30 to January 31, 2011, The Elements Showcase is an innovator in its field - from... more »

Apple investigating Ping-like social networking for retail shops

Apple has shown interest in creating a social networking tool for brick-and-mortar shopping, allowing iPhone owners to share comments, opinions and recommendations about any type of product.The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week published... more »

After-Christmas shopping going strong despite snowy weather

Layton -- Christmas may be over, but that doesn't mean shoppers have quit buying gifts for the holidays. Thanks to a certain popular gift, crowds of people still have Christmas shopping to do, and stores... more »

Retailers crackdown on holiday returns

The relatives are gone and it's time to return those gifts you don't like or exchange them for something better.Return fraud is on the rise however and retailers are cracking down on return policies.The National... more »

Retailers say November sales show Michigan’s economy improving

Lansing, MI - Michigan retailers had the best November sales in more than a decade. November sales were the highest for the month since 1999, according to the Michigan Retail Index. Higher sales were accompanied... more »

Retailers feeling the rush again

The crowds returned -- as did many gifts -- to area malls Monday as shoppers flocked with gift cards and unwanted presents, hoping to take advantage of end-of-the-year clearance sales.An estimated 47 percent of Americans... more »

Shopping goes on past the big day

'Twas the day after Christmas, and even warnings of a snowstorm didn't stop area stores from making a last-minute shopping push. At Harford Mall, Santa's area was all packed up with care, while visions of... more »