Gift-wrapping falls out of favor to gift bags and greener times

Walnut Creek, Calif. -- Anthony Bryndza left the gift-wrapping department at the Macy's at Union Square in San Francisco with a package wrapped in a heavy silver paper, trimmed with bright green ribbon and a... more »

Specialty shop Vino and Vines opens in Sneads Ferry

If it's unique and related to wine, food or microbrews, Christian Nelson said he wants to carry it at Vino and Vines.Nelson opened Vino and Vines, a specialty wine, cheese, beer, accessories and gift shop... more »

Store offers basket full of West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. -- Looking for a little sample of West Virginia to give as a holiday gift?How about a whole basketful?Gift baskets have been available at West Virginia State Museum's gift shop on a small... more »

Downtown’s gift

There's a new sense around North Street in Pittsfield that good times are here again. The storefronts are filling up just in time for the holidays, and downtown merchants are banding together to encourage consumers... more »

Chicago Market Announces O Magazine Editor-in-Chief as January Keynote Speaker

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is proud to announce that Susan Casey, Editor-In-Chief of O, The Oprah Magazine will lead the keynote presentation at this year's January Market, on Monday, January... more »

Strong kickoff to holiday shopping season

New York -- Retail sales were solidly higher in November, the government reported Tuesday, fueled in part by deep discounting on holiday merchandise.The sales were so strong that the leading retail industry group boosted its... more »

Road Runners Names Angela Schmook as New Sales Manager

Road Runners LLC, noted sales representative agency in the New York/New Jersey and Southeast markets, has hired Angela Schmook as a new Sales Manager.Schmook brings 12 years of road experience with Appelman Schauben where she... more »

Antioch Store and Gift Shop is purchased by local couple

Ryan and Bobbie Grogan have opened Antioch Country Store and Gift Shop at 3867 Antioch Road, where a grand opening is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.The building has housed the convenience... more »

November retail sales signal strong holiday shopping season

New government data released Tuesday bolstered retailers' hopes that consumers are shaking off the recession and pulling out their wallets just in time for the most critical sales months of the year.The Commerce Department reported... more »

Student-operated gift store allows the employees to gain work skills

Arturo "Pacho" Schwencke finds it almost amazing that he and his classmates in Chippewa Valley Technical College's applied marketing experience class were ready to open a small business just 16 days into the fall semester.... more »