‘Shop local’ group tries to keep dollars in area

Nadia Wasiullah-Peters didn't expect the economy to crash shortly after she bought Sprout, a small kids specialty shop in the Third Ward. She's weathering the downturn with some new ideas: adding a line of maternity... more »

Project Social, Featuring Erik Qualman: Exclusively at Americasmart

Atlanta, GA—The social media wave sweeping retailers, designers and manufacturers into new streams of connectivity and engagement reaches maximum force this January with Project Social, an AmericasMart-exclusive program.Project Social—covering all aspects of social media in... more »

300+ International Companies to Exhibit at Winter 2010 NYIGF

White Plains, NY — Some 46 countries will be represented at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with more than 300 international companies included among the Fair's 2,700 exhibitors. Global suppliers will... more »

Ethnic Flair, Fun and Function Highlight Artist Mandy Bagwell’s New “Fiesta Caliente” Collection

Montgomery, AL – Like the Alabama-based artist herself, Mandy Bagwell's M.Bagwell® Art designs are recognized for their festive, whimsical and upbeat style. As the exclusive distributor for all M.Bagwell products, Caffco International is proud to... more »

Editorial: New programs, parking breaks make it worthwhile to shop local

Salem, MA - If you're not done holiday shopping by the time you pick up this week's Salem Gazette, you probably wish you were. Now is the time of the dreaded traffic backup all over... more »

Retailers hope season’s sales will save 2009

Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore... more »

Takoma Park urges residents to shop where they live

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Bethany Karn perused a display of earrings and necklaces in the Now & Then gift store in Old Town Takoma Park. Although finding the perfect holiday gifts for her loved... more »

Warm your soul at New Leaf Tea Room

The holiday hustle can be exciting, but sometimes it is good to take a break from the season's stress and regroup physically, mentally and emotionally -- and The New Leaf Tea Room in the Victorian... more »

Editor’s Letter

My picture this issue was taken at the Rainforest Discovery Zoo in Tennessee, the gift shop of which is featured on page 10. After spending time with the people and animals at the zoo, I... more »

Editor’s Letter

Last year at this time, my editor's letter for the trends issue talked about the financial crisis our economy was dealing with and how times were tight. A year later, it seems I could say... more »