Locally owned shops innovate to compete with online stores

Locally owned, independent retailers are getting creative to compete with online sales this holiday season. Holiday spending is on track to be 3.3 percent more than last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Online... more »

Last-minute shoppers continue to stream into stores

With just two shopping days before Christmas, cash registers are still ringing as gift-givers scour shelves for the perfect present.Shoppers will find stores more than accommodating — with more clerks, longer hours and deep discounts.The... more »

Still shopping? Check local stores for unique finds

Vienna merchants have a message for last-minute Christmas shoppers: find that perfect gift here.Employees at several local businesses said though sales have been slower this year, they often see an increase in customers right before... more »

Shoppers flood stores during last weekend before Christmas

Braintree, MA — Cars were lined up and waiting for spots to open up at the Grossman Drive shopping center in Braintree on Sunday. Shoppers headed from their cars toward the stores, hoping to make... more »

Holiday shoppers spending more, yet caution reigns

Although a light rain and cool temperatures put a damper on the last weekend shopping day before Christmas, the upsurge in retail sales this season has already brought some early gifts to the local economy.Retail... more »

Christmas bringing Midlands shoppers to stores

Pre-Christmas shoppers were out Sunday scooping up everything from Blue Sky paintings worth thousands of dollars to iPods starting at $229 to cuddly Santa Bears that cost $24.99. "This is a one-stop place," a pleased... more »

C & F Enterprises, Inc. and Gallerie II launch home accessories line “Fish Outta Water”

Newport News, VA - C & F Enterprises, Inc. and Gallerie II announce a new introduction "Fish Outta Water" featuring bold and contemporary tabletop, home décor and accessories. The exclusive line with coordinating products from... more »

Midwest-CBK introduces evolution in home décor with more than 400 new designs

Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, introduces an evolution in its home décor collections inspired by today's trends, blended with classic styling, and designed for... more »

Foreside Introduces Brand New Collections as Part of 2011 Re-launch

Vacaville, CA - Foreside Home and Garden, a well-established and highly-regarded manufacturer offering decorative accessories and an assortment of furniture, will unveil a total of eight new collections during the upcoming 2011 winter market season.... more »

SBA Unveils New Web Site and Launches SBA Direct – A New Tool Delivering Personalized and Targeted Resources

Washington - As part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's mission to ensure that small business owners and entrepreneurs have access to accurate, timely and helpful information, SBA Administrator Karen Mills today unveiled a newly... more »