Green Trending Up Summer 2009

Weeplant Corporation Pinky Tree is a living baby plant growing in a 2" capsule. Stays in incubator for six month at which time it can be easily transplanted. Needs water only twice a month. Variety... more »

Unique store caters to products just for men

Chesterton — While shoppers browse for items in downtown Chesterton, Larry Kennoy is creating a new type of gift store directly beneath them. He is transforming a basement on Broadway Avenue into the Coffee Creek... more »

Some high-end retailers lower their prices

As consumers slowly rediscover shopping, retailers are struggling to strike a balance between slashing prices and going full price.Some high-end stores are settling on lower prices and products that don't have to be discounted to... more »

Pop-Up Stores Fill Vacant Space, Create A Win/Win Model In A Down Market

At a time when retail landlords are struggling with record vacancies, a novel sales strategy employed by some tenants is helping them fill the gaps and earn some additional rental income. Pop-up stores, which allow... more »

Retail Property Owners Join the Social Networking Craze

On a Wednesday night this July, the marketing staff for Scottsdale Fashion Square, a two-million-square-foot super regional mall in Scottsdale, Ariz., owned by the Macerich Co., updated the mall's Facebook page with a few reminders... more »

Good For You Girls Introduces New Line of All Natural Skin Care for Teens and Tweens

New Hartford, CT – Good For You Girls™, the first premium, all natural skin care for teens and tweens ages 9-15, will launch four new products at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston September... more »

Dogeared Presents Gifts that Gives Back

Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is proud to offer a selection of gifts that give back. Beneficiaries include non-profit organizations striving for... more »

New York Home Textiles Market Week Announces Summer 2009 Best New Product Awards Winners

New York, NY — Green Bamboo Outdoor Pillow from V Rugs & Home was awarded "Best of Market" yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at Home Textiles Market Week® in New York. Four... more »

Paper Bags as Fashion Statements

Tokyo — In a city once known as fashion addict central for Asia, the shop-till-you-drop lifestyle has not only become passé, it's now also an object of ridicule.Examples of excessive consumerism no longer draw envious... more »

Hoping for an Obama economic boost on Vineyard

Chilmark — Carolyn Minner is hoping — not expecting, but hoping nonetheless — for a visit from the president.The road that runs past Gossamer Gallery, where Minner works, leads to the property at which President... more »