Dogeared Presents: Ten Great Gifts for Any Occasion

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- So many holidays, so many special occasions, so many wonderful people we want to acknowledge. Some of the best gifts come in small boxes: personal treasures with big messages. Here are... more »

Aeromax donates 2,700 pirate costumes

(Lake Barrington, IL)- Award-winning Aeromax, makers of the Get Real Gear line of children's and adults' costumes, has just donated 2,735 pirate costumes to Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), just in time for Halloween. The... more »

5 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

(AMBLER, Pa.) -- In our fast-paced, hectic world it's easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday season. The new book 75 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays by Kathy Davis and Patrick Regan... more »

Midwest announces call for entries in ‘Sparkle’ display contest

(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and home fragrance products, and Delight brand of accents... more »

Woodstock Chimes Lends Support to Gilda’s Club

(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that... more »

The retail before Christmas

Newport News, VA — On a sunny, 80-degree day last week — more than 15 days before Halloween — Wal-Mart employees in Newport News worked to put the finishing touches on their "Christmas Shop."And even... more »

Woodstock Chimes sends Chimes of Hope to Clubhouses across the country

(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that... more »

The Care and Feeding of Difficult Customers

Type in the phrase "customer service skills" in your favorite search engine and you will get approximately 3 million hits. There is no lack of information out there about how to improve your service quality... more »

Flower Power

Habitat Use with design elements featuring botanical prints, birds, or nests. Nocturne Use with design elements featuring lush fabrics and fur and shimmering surfaces. Whisper Use with design elements featuring seashells and coastal displays, organic... more »

How can retailers boost sales every winter holiday season?

How can retailers boost sales every winter holiday season? It's make or break with the winter holidays. Are you prepared? Here are some tips to always make the season work for you. Trip Van Roden... more »