Federal Minimum Wage Rising This Week

Washington - Fast-food waitress Fawn Townsend of Raleigh, N.C., knows exactly what she is going to do if her salary goes up with Tuesday's increase in the federal minimum wage: start saving for a car... more »

Businesses use the Web for retailing

There are few retail businesses that haven't felt the pervasive pull-and-tug of the Internet, and nobody knows that better than Chris Butts, general manager of Charmar Flower & Gift Shop.There was a time when traditional... more »

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This Summer, Americasmart Exhibitors Presented Boldest, Best in Product Merchandising

Atlanta - Each January and July—during The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, more than 2,000 showrooms and 4,400 temporary booths are judged on their creative efforts, including use of space, product display and... more »

U.S. teen retailers seek edge for back-to-school

Chicago, July 20 (Reuters) - The back-to-school shopping season has already begun, but the forecast for U.S. clothing sales appears cloudier than in years past.With factors such as higher gas and grocery prices weighing heavily... more »

Aurora Announces Newest ’07-’08 Products for Baby

Pico Rivera, CA - Aurora World Inc.'s (Aurora) giving retailers something to coo about with their spectacular new releases from the Baby Aurora catalog of products for infants and toddlers. Retailers have been anxiously anticipating... more »

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Layers it On

Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is previewing their latest line at the summer trade shows, where a significant trend continues to be the layering of handcrafted jewelry.... more »

Special Events During NeoCon Xpress

Chicago - NeoCon Xpress, the West Coast's premier contract furnishings show, makes an exciting debut with two days of special events, accomplished speakers and educational programming. The West Coast's foremost event for architects, designers and... more »

Textillery Weavers Names Diane Baker & Company Midwest Sales Agency

Bloomington - Diane Baker & Company has been named Midwest sales agency for woven accent and design trend leader Textillery Weavers. Representing the Bloomington, Indiana-based company's full line of hand-woven throws and top of bed... more »

Riverton businesswoman puts New Leaf on market

Riverton — A fixture on Main Street could soon be a thing of the past.The New Leaf Gift Shoppe and Tea Room property has been put on the market."It's just time," owner Phyllis Rodgers said... more »