Every Store Can be a Destination, says Retail Expert

Toronto, ON - A business doesn't have to be a huge to be a destination, says Jon Schallert, an internationally-recognized speaker and small business expert.In a seminar titled, Turn Your Business into a Consumer Destination,... more »

Retail space slowly filling in Dothan

Dothan, AL — When Kathy Harrell decided to open her own boutique and gift shop last summer, she looked at retail property for about a year, finding all types of vacant properties.Rent was certainly a... more »

Longtime shops find new life in Rochester’s 19th Ward

Rochester, NY — Shoppers in search of smoked catfish from Kenya, Ghanaian fufu flower or mango chutney from Guyana have been making their way to D and L Groceries in the 19th Ward for more... more »

Noah’s Naturals Announces Natural Products Association Certification

Los Angeles, CA — Noah's Naturals announces today that twelve of its skincare products have been awarded the prestigious "certified natural" seal of approval from the Natural Products Association (NPA). Since the natural standard certification... more »

Retailers expect parents to loosen their purse strings this year for school shopping

St. Louis, MO - Last year, many families tightened their purse strings when it came to back-to-school shopping.Retailers are hoping it's a different story this year."People did reuse certain supplies last year that they can't... more »

Couple’s eclectic shop popular

A funky, small house on Drouillard Road seems an unlikely location for selling unique pieces of art and home decor items, but Terry and Laurie Argent have been doing it successfully for 12 years.Art Expressions... more »

Artistic Designs Group and ND Art & Design Team Up!

Crownsville, MD — Artistic Designs Group, LLC is excited to share the news that we recently signed on a fresh new face to the ADG design team. ND Art & Design collections will be available... more »

In hard times, local companies innovate

Redding, CA — Two businesses in the north state embrace innovation and creativity to help get through the economic downtown. One auto repair shop caters to women and has recently launched a new service that picks... more »

Retail rituals have pitfalls if not done well

Chicago, IL -- We've all been there: sitting in a restaurant, enjoying a quiet meal when the waitstaff comes charging through with a cupcake topped by a candle and singing some form of "Happy Birthday."A... more »

Danville businesses join national campaign

Danville, VA — When Sylvia Josey heard about The 3/50 Project, she jumped on board.The project started as a blog post by retail consultant Cinda Baxter in March 2009 urging people to save their local economy... more »