New Creative Debuts Outdoor Living Collections for 2008

August 2007 - New Creative's newest introductions to its Outdoor Living Collection are sure to 'wow' consumers with innovation, great quality and value pricing. The firm's three new collections include Daffodil, Watercolor Garden and Block... more »

Being in business together can be better

Even after nearly a decade in business together, Shakoor and Marissa Watson, the husband-and-wife team behind Brooklyn bakery Shakoor's Sweet Tooth, find that being together 24/7 isn't exactly a piece of cake."When you don't have... more »

Studying Your Competitors; Looking for new ideas to keep your store fresh and dynamic?

I admit it. I'm absolutely no fun to go shopping with.The reason is simple. I'm not like other shoppers. I'm not like the mother out looking for the bargain for her family, or the kids... more »

Paper Works and More

Andrea Ceasar's stationery and gift business hasn't just survived the era of Evite and e-mail -- it has thrived.This September, she's celebrating her one-year anniversary at her spacious storefront. It's more than twice the size... more »

Disney to Test Character Toys for Lead Paint

Reacting to three separate recalls of Mattel toys found to contain unsafe levels of lead paint, The Walt Disney Company said it would begin its own testing of toys featuring Disney characters, including random testing... more »

Recall Repercussions: Hot Toys will be Even Hotter this Holiday Season

West Chester, Pa.--Parents have been waiting in line for the "must-have" gifts for years (remember Cabbage Patch Dolls?), but this year consumers should expect even more out-of-stock toys, frazzled parents and disappointed children than ever.... more »

The Knockoff Won

The drawstring anorak that Faran Krentcil considered buying one recent Friday at the Forever 21 store in Union Square was just like a signature look of the designer Stella McCartney. Ms. Krentcil, 26, the editor... more »

Glenwood Mall merchants optimistic

Retail has changed a lot since Terry Kates opened his West Wind Gift Shop in Glenwood Springs 30 years ago.His humble beginnings started in 1977 downtown, where he spent nearly 10 years at 816 Grand... more »

New life for Garrison House as couple takes over landmark

Fort Montgomery — Holly and Bob Gokey always looked longingly at the yellow house on Route 9W as they drove past."I always said to my husband that if that house ever was for sale, I... more »

Focus on reviving north, south campuses leaves area across from heart of OSU hurting

Lackluster sales are forcing Jo Killian to close her gift shop, Ruby's, after 30 years. The shop is across from Ohio State University's central campus.Mood rings, pet rocks and earth shoes were all the rage... more »