NYC Restaurant Week Extended Through NYIGF

White Plains, NY — One of New York City's most popular promotions, NYC Restaurant Week®, has been extended into August, coinciding with the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), August 15-20. NYC Restaurant Week... more »

Retailers Highlight Accessories; With New Wardrobes a Tough Sell, Chains Try Belts, Bangles and Bags

Clothing retailers are expanding their collections of belts, bangles and bags in hopes these high-margin accessories will boost slumping sales.Casual wear retailer J.Crew Group Inc. opened its first accessories boutique last month in New York... more »

Shopping now is all about dollars and sense

More frugality, less splurging: Ten months after last fall's financial upheaval, amid an ongoing recession, local shoppers are still reluctant to spend – especially on items that aren't necessities.The result is rippling across the region... more »

Marketing 101: Direct Marketing vs. Personal Marketing

Effective marketing is leagues away from how it was thirty years ago.[i] This is primarily due to the increase of "mainstream knowledge". While effective marketing still needs to be targeted, relevant, measurable and accountable, the... more »

Ingberg unleashes ‘Love Dog’ and ‘The Lakes’ apparel

Cheryl Lynn Ingberg's jewelry and apparel are making a splash around lakes country.The Fargo native opened a shop seven miles outside of Vergas last year (located at the Crystal-Lida Resort on County Highway 4)."I was... more »

Krazy Daze to be ‘rock ‘n’ rollin’ back prices’

Edmond — Krazy shopping fanatics can take a step back into the 1950s during the 56th annual "Krazy Days" sidewalk sale in downtown Edmond from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.The event's rock... more »

Scentsy pumped out $100,000, and local business owners are breathing a little easier

For Amy Turner, who owns Olsen Gallery Gift & Framing in Meridian, the visits were a blessing. For Lori Ambur, owner of Boise's Newt and Harold's, a snowboard and skateboard shop, they made for a... more »

Scandle Body Candle Announces Eco-Friendly Gifts for The Holidays

Dallas, TX – Scandle® LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the finest quality massage candles and complimentary spa products, today announced their eco-friendly gift solutions for the 2009 Holiday Season featuring hand-made, sustainable gift... more »

Low-Income Consumers Driving Demand for Green Products

Contrary to the idea that higher-income shoppers are most interested in "green" products, lower-income shoppers are actually driving demand for sustainable product purchases, per a study by Atlanta-based retail design and strategy firm Miller Zell.The... more »

Gourmet Golds Competition Yields Over 100 Entries

White Plains, NY - With the August 8-10 Gourmet Housewares Show® just around the corner, momentum continues to grow as innovative companies from around the world launch new lines and enter unique products into the... more »