Retail Sales Rebound, Beating Forecasts

Americans are splurging as though it's 2007 again.Shoppers spent more money this holiday season than even before the recession, according to preliminary retail data released on Monday.After a 6 percent free fall in 2008 and... more »

Shoppers take advantage of post-Christmas sales

Santa Cruz -- The crowds rolled back into stores Sunday, the gift cards, Christmas cash and to-be-swapped gifts burning holes in their pockets.Capitola Mall was swamped with shoppers after a one-day lull, and most stores... more »

Local retailers expect heavy traffic

St. George - Local retailers are hoping for strong post-Christmas traffic beginning today as many customers are expected to exchange items, use gift cards and take advantage of aggressive discounts at local shops."It's one of... more »

Alexx, Inc Introduces NBA Team-Identified Finders Key Purse at Lakers Game

Los Angeles, CA -- Alexx, Inc. and the NBA will offer new NBA and WNBA team-identified purse accessories targeted to the female fan. Alexx, Inc., makers of high quality, practical purse accessories, will debut their... more »

300+ Global Resources Featured at NYIGF

White Plains, NY - More than 300 international companies –representing six continents and 47 countries – will participate in the winter 2011 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), offering a wide range... more »

AngelStar® to Launch Stone-Inspired Pendant Necklace Series in 2011

Morgan Hill, CA – AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company, recognized for its distinctive ivory-colored inspirational products and Worry Stones™, has created its first-ever Worry Stone-inspired, pendant line of jewelry. Comprised of eight designs, the... more »

Holiday Season Sweet Success for Local Candy Shop

'Tis the season for holiday sweets, feasts, and treats, and Candy Masterpiece is filling their final few days before Christmas with last -minute gift ideas.Today, shoppers filled the store, picking up orders and selecting their... more »

Using ‘Likes’ for Gift Ideas

Companies such as Amazon.com Inc. and Etsy Inc., a site that sells handmade and vintage goods, are making gift recommendations for individuals by tapping into the trove of comments and preferences collected by social-networking giant... more »

World travel from the comfort of Historic Downtown

Mehmet Celik traveled a long way to get to North Texas.Born in Turkey, he got his start by opening one of the first Internet cafes in the country's largest city, Istanbul. Tourists staying at local... more »

Christmas gifts from your local museum

If through happenstance or procrastination you're faced with last-minute Christmas shopping, Culture Monster brings tidings of comfort and joy: You can do it at a museum store, getting a jump start on the peace-on-Earth payoff... more »