Coyne’s & Company Expands Hot Rod™ Licensed Products

Minneapolis, MN.—Under license from Hot Rod™ Magazine, Coyne's & Company has added new cars and ornaments to their Monster Rides brand. These 2009 introductions hit the street at the January gift shows and have been... more »

‘Shop Yorkville’ aims to beef up business

Yorkville -- In an effort to keep dollars within the community, one alderman is proposing a "Shop Yorkville" campaign that would boost business for local retailers large and small battling a tough economy."It's just another... more »

Chattanooga: Sweet hop north Candyland gains in move to Frazier

Dealing with the rent and little parking for his customers, downtown Chattanooga candy store owner J. Maddox packed up his jelly beans and gummy bears at the end of November and moved across the river.In... more »

Camille Beckman Supports The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho

The World Winter Games of the Special Olympics are being held in Boise, Idaho this year from February 7th-February 13th and Gift Manufacturer Camille Beckman in nearby Eagle, Idaho was asked to donate lip balms... more »

Winter Las Vegas Market Attendance and Spirits High; February Market Registration Reflects Optimism and Enthusiasm

Las Vegas, NV — Buyers have spoken: They're doing, not just dreaming. And they're attending the 2009 Winter Las Vegas Market in droves. The first major home furnishings market of the year kicked off on... more »

Retail Sales To Improve In Second Half: NRF

Washington, DC — Retail sales are expected to begin to rebound by the second half of the year, according to a recent economic forecast from The National Retail Federation (NRF).The trade group's quarterly Retail Sales... more »

Debra Valencia Lands Licensing Contract with Industry Leader Design Design

Los Angeles, California – Licensed artist Debra Valencia™ will be making her debut with Design Design in their March 2009 catalog. Valencia's designs for three Thank You cards made the final cut for the spring... more »

Downtown clothing store starting to make its mark

As the economy continues to force downtown business closures, Fresh of Nashua, a boutique that opened June 1, appears to be gaining the support of local shoppers and other storeowners."I've developed quite a base of... more »

Despite economic storm clouds, local merchants stay hopeful for Mardi Gras

Batool Ali is worried that the feather boas and Carnival masks she usually can't keep on the shelves during Mardi Gras season will be slow to move this year as visitors to her French Quarter... more »

Local flower shop owners fear lower sales this Valentine’s Day

Middletown — Poor weather and a Saturday holiday have local shops worried about slow sales this Valentine's Day.While a survey by the National Retail Federation finds that consumers plan to spend nearly $102 — 17... more »