Lafayette strip mall has friends in town

Lafayette, CO — Bob Beard, an out-of-work engineer, shows up every afternoon like clockwork at Barlow's Premium Cigars in Lafayette. Even though Beard was laid off from Sun Microsystems, he hasn't given up his noontime... more »

Diversity is the way to success for Country Barn

A Northumberland business has won a regional award for diversifying. The Country Barn, a farm shop, coffee and gift shop at Widdrington, near Morpeth, has won the Countryside Alliance Award best diversification prize for the... more »

After St. Helens antique shop closes suddenly, nine vendors start anew

The loss of Antiques St. Helens, the 3-year-old antique shop in the heart of St. Helens' waterfront district, has shaken vendors and customers, but several sellers have started a new venture, Elegant Clutter, which will... more »

New cigar shop counts on diverse offerings to create niche

Franklin, TN — As laughter and smoke filled the room, the sweet aroma of cigars hung in the air.Strangers became friends as conversation topics drifted from the economy to the love of cigars.The occasion was... more »

Fashions and Accessories for Women Are Focus at Princeton’s Ma Chérie Boutique

Shopping has become more fun with the addition of Ma Chérie Boutique, the women's clothing and accessories shop which opened last October at 20 Nassau Street.Owned by Gayle DeAndrea and her sister Cheryl Goldsmith, who... more »

A sweet piece of Comfort

If home is where the heart is, these ladies' hearts are made of chocolate.But not just any chocolate: Peggy Cloar and Alison Turner, a mother and daughter from Comfort, are the creators of High Street... more »

888 Brannan Welcomes February 2009 Prefair and SFIGF

888 BRANNAN's (formerly Giftcenter & Jewelrymart) annual winter PreFair Days arrive this year on February 4-6, and will be followed by 2009's winter San Francisco International Gift Fair at the Moscone Center on February 7-10.Wholesale... more »

Gift cards pitched as way to entice shoppers to Palm Springs

With more than 500 businesses in downtown and uptown Palm Springs, shoppers have plenty of choices.But unlike the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon (130 stores) or Westfield Palm Desert (150 stores), downtown Palm Springs... more »

Necessities Pavilion Debuts at Atlanta Apparel; Accessories Hot This January

Atlanta, GA — Retailers will discover a wider collection of accessories this January as Atlanta Apparel unveils several new showrooms and the Necessities Pavilion featuring 18 companies, located in the Southwest Quadrant on the 8th... more »

ASD/AMD – Nation’s Largest Merchandise Expo Returns to Las Vegas March 15-18, 2009

Los Angeles, CA—Nielsen Business Media's Merchandise Group today announced the return of ASD/AMD Las Vegas – the nation's largest, most comprehensive merchandise trade show. This year's show will feature thousands of exhibitors, carrying products in... more »