Top Design: Luxury Manufacturer David Francis Furniture Expands Presence at Las Vegas Design Center

Las Vegas - After a successful presence at World Market Center's biannual Las Vegas Market, luxury furniture manufacturer David Francis Furniture will now have a strong division in the western United States by expanding their... more »

Aurora Partners With eCommerce Solutions Specialists Shopatron

Pico Rivera, CA – Aurora World Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of affordable, high-quality plush toys and gifts has partnered with Shopatron, a leading provider of eCommerce solutions for consumer goods... more »

Building has a cluster of wedding shops

Even as economic constraints force couples nationwide to trim budgets for their dream weddings, several Roanoke area bridal retailers have created a one-stop cluster for soon-to-be brides and grooms.In the past few months, three retailers... more »

Father’s Day is big business regardless of downturn

Despite the recession, dads can still expect dinner and neckties for Father's Day.According to a National Retail Federation survey, Americans are expected to spend an average of $90.89 on gifts for dad this year, down... more »

Friends open new arts and crafts consignment store on peninsula

Connie Poppy and Carol Vitella have so much faith in the future of the South Pier District, they named their new consignment store after it.Poppy and Vitella opened South Pier Outpost at 534 South Pier... more »

Owning several small businesses adds to Rancho Cordova success

How do you get through an economic downturn?Meet quintessential capitalist Albert Garcia. Garcia's got what many financial experts will tell you is the perfect answer. He doesn't have one business, he's got at least five... more »

Getting down to basics: Small shops

Wenatchee, WA — Peggy Nichols' customers send her flowers.She got some just last month, after Pickle Papers, her specialty paper and gift shop, won this year's Wenatchee Downtown Association award for Best Downtown Retail Business... more »

Sweet sales: Comfort food indulgences going strong for candy retailers

Loveland resident Janie Ritchie wants chocolate to get a larger space in the food guide pyramid than the "use sparingly" top layer of fats, oils and sweets. Ritchie told this to Ida Suppes, owner of... more »

Malls court smaller, private retailers on temporary leases

Merchandise isn't the only thing on sale at the malls these days. Good deals abound on all that space left vacant by bankrupt national retailers, and locals are seizing the opportunities.Some are start-ups, like the... more »

Living the Good Life, LLC has changed its name to Under Stella’s Umbrella, LLC.

Atlanta, GA – Fine Whines, Bellemonde, Noble Initials, Gerard Puvis Collection, Mi-Pops and Pewter-A-Peel, formerly shipped and billed as Living the Good Life, LLC will, in the future, be basking Under Stella's Umbrella, LLC. These... more »