Marketing Main Street for the holidays

Snow squalls are in the forecast for Collingswood's business district through Christmas Eve, creating a winter wonderland for shoppers and diners."It's very Bedford Falls," borough spokeswoman Cassandra Duffey said.Facing tough competition from malls and chain... more »

Shop local movement picks up steam in Merrimack Valley

North Andover — For years, the phrase "Think global, act local" has been associated with the environmental movement.Activists proclaimed that if people helped the environment in their own backyards, they would in turn be helping... more »

Pitman store is all wrapped up in new business venture

Love the holidays but hate wrapping gifts?A new business has the answer to every non-wrappers' prayers.And That's A Wrap, located at 3 Second Ave. in Pitman, will beautifully wrap any size and shaped package, according... more »

Niche businesses angle for more holiday sales

'Tis the season to do some business.It's the time of year that some East Texans look forward to as the season when their niche businesses shine as they help shoppers celebrate the holidays just right.Some... more »

Kites Scramble Squares Puzzle Wins Learning Magazine 2010 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family

Redondo Beach, CA - b. dazzle, inc. of Redondo Beach, California, has announced that its Kites Scramble Squares® 9-Piece Puzzle is a winner of the 2010 Learning Magazine Teachers' ChoiceSM Award for the Family. Learning... more »

Analysts: retailers pushing holiday discounts

New York — Mall traffic rose this past weekend as retailers increased their use of promotions to attract cash-strapped shoppers looking for holiday bargains, an analyst said Monday.Wedbush analyst Mark Benson said there was an... more »

Byers’ Choice Ltd. Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Buy American

Bucks County, Pa. — With consumers keeping a closer eye on their wallets this holiday season, many will be especially choosy about the products on which to spend their hard-earned money. After a difficult 2009,... more »

Aurora Names Nearly Famous Enterprises Inc. as Exclusive Canadian Distributor

Pico Rivera, CA. – Award-winning plush toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World, Inc. today named Nearly Famous Enterprises Inc. as its exclusive Canadian distributor, effective immediately. Aurora's lines feature thousands of products catering to just... more »

Gift shops say Christmas sales are strong

Christmas shoppers have less than two weeks to find the perfect gifts for friends and family, and several north country gift stores said they've had a strong holiday season so far."We had a really busy... more »

Double your impact: Shop local and buy local products

There has been much buzz about the loss of 159,00 manufacturing jobs in Michigan lately.This made Think Local First wonder, what is still being produced locally?We knew the answer was a fair amount, but even... more »