Old favorites mingle with new treasures at The Pilgrim

When the original owners of The Pilgrim in Westwood Shopping Center decided to close their gift shop after 35 years, Joan Poole couldn't believe it.Poole, who at the time ran the Red Cross in Moore... more »

Gifts for all occasions

Houghton — For Amy Negro, there is truth to the saying that time flies when you're having fun. Since she opened the doors to her downtown Houghton gift shop, The Wicker & Willow Co., in... more »

Enesco signs long term agreement with Boyds Collection

Itasca, Ill. - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term, worldwide, strategic agreement with The Boyds Collection, Ltd. Under the agreement, Boyds... more »

Way Out Wax Transforms Candle Consciousness

Morrisville, VT - Respect the Earth and pamper yourself by lighting a guilt-free and deliciously scented new offering from Way Out Wax. Handcrafted using 100 percent certified organic essential oils and certified GMO-free soy wax,... more »

Mele – The Family Tradition Continues

UTICA, NY - Mele Companies, Inc. - Mele Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond R. Mele as President of the Mele organization.Since joining the company in 1982, Raymond has had diverse... more »

U.S. Weekly ICSC Retail Sales Decrease as Gas Prices Rise, Redbook Sales Advance

Consumers faced yet another record week of oil prices at the pump in the week ending May 3, contributing to a week-over-week decline in retail sales across the nation, according to the International Council of... more »

Peruvian goods that a shopper can fall in love with

There are a couple of new stores in the area that are importing goods here from Peru.Nella Terra is a Main Street Sarasota gift shop that native Peruvian Nella Infantasi opened earlier this year.Infantasi, 58,... more »

On Franchising

More than 200 new franchising opportunities were introduced in the U.S. last year, underscoring the industry's enormous popularity here.But which ones will be around 10 years from now, and which are simply somebody's make-a-quick-buck scheme?Anyone... more »

Retail sales may climb as temperatures rise

New York - Retail sales in April are expected to show a slight improvement from an abysmal March as warmer weather drove demand for spring merchandise, but Wall Street still expects signs of weakness at... more »

U.S. retailers’ sales rose 2.3% last week

U.S. retail sales rose the most last week since February as consumers bought Easter gifts and clothing.Sales at stores open at least a year advanced 2.3 percent from the same week a year earlier, the... more »