Best Sellers in… Honolulu, Hawaii

Cupcake Boutique Having a baby can cause dramatic shifts in a person's life, but for Jodi Mizumoto and Paul Lum, the birth of their daughter meant not only a bigger family but also a career... more »

A Season to Sell

To everything there is a season. Anyone who has a store in a beach town or a ski resort knows that that statement surely includes retailing. Seasonal retailers may have stores in places where there... more »

Resort Retail: Room to Grow

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Display Inspirations for Winter 2009

You have a set of merchandise that you want to showcase beautifully. How do you go about creating an eye-catching display in a few easy steps? Here's how. Visual merchandiser Donna Kent worked with nautical-themed... more »

Fab Finds: Winter 2009

UNO Industries Customers can combine a ball chain and magnet in innovative ways with MAGNETIK DISTRACTIONS. The possibilities are varied: necklaces, bracelets, rings, anklets, or other accessories. 305.397.8003 UNOIndustries.com black+blum "Salad plant" includes melamine salad... more »

Greening Home Accents

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The Dawn of New Age

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Profit From Private Label

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Survival Skills

Q: I have heard that many consumers are clamping down and only buying essentials. I don't stock many "essentials." What should I do? Should I be changing my inventory mix now? To what?Bob Negen of... more »

Conquering the Credit Crunch

Rick Claesson, owner of Madly Pop'n, has been a successful gourmet food gift retailer for 24 years in Oak Park, IL. Unfortunately, a slowing economy over the last year and customers who are more careful... more »