Game On

Once the winter holiday shopping season wraps up and the New Year’s dust settles, parents know it’s time to relax. But not you. As retailers and toymakers, you’re busy finding out what’s going to be... more »

Fresh & Fun

Contrary to popular belief, beauty isn’t only skin deep. In fact, it’s so much more. “It’s about self-confidence. Taking care of yourself on the outside and on the inside,” said Margo Gianos, owner of Honestly... more »

Back 40 Mercantile, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

The four partners who own Back 40 Mercantile come from very different backgrounds, but one thing they all agreed on was that they wanted to open a store that they themselves would love to shop... more »

2019 Creative Display Contest finalists

Back in October, a call was sent out to readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries came flooding in and our editors were tasked with the difficult job of... more »

Vanderpump Rules of Thumb

For years, television viewers have watched the progression of entrepreneur and restauranteur Lisa Vanderpump and the perpetual expansion of her business portfolio in various industries. If you’re a Bravo-watcher, you’ve seen her launch her own... more »

2019 Creative Display Contest Finalists

Back in October, a call was sent out to readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays for our 2019 Creative Display Contest, sponsored by DM Merchandising. The entries came flooding in... more »

Winter 2019

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U.S. holiday e-commerce sales grew 18 percent

U.S. e-commerce sales trotted off to a strong start just before Thanksgiving, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. E-commerce sales grew 18.3 percent year-over-year in the period from Nov. 1 through Dec. 19. Mastercard SpendingPulse provides insights... more »

GS PETS Winter 2019

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California bans pet store sales of non-rescue dogs, cats

A California law banning pet stores from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019. Pet store operators will have to provide records of origin for the animals or face... more »