Branding Basics

A consistent branding strategy represents a business’ personality and creates a strong store image. (more…) more »

Think Pink

Women’s enormous buying power translates to a lucrative demographic segment as long as you know what makes them tick. Women make up half the population – 50.8%, to be precise, according to the U.S. Census... more »

Green Gourmet: The Dish on What’s Hot

Article Resources 479 Degrees 888.479.9866 www.479degrees.com Emmy’s Organics 607.319.5113 www.emmysorganics.com FunkyChunky Inc. 888.473.8659 www.funkychunkyinc.com Little Duck Organics 877.458.1321 www.littleduckorganics.com Michele’s Granola LLC 410.350.0021 www.michelesgranola.com Numi Organic Tea 888.404.6864 www.numitea.com The Spice Lab Inc. 954.275.4478 www.thespicelab.com... more »

GREENRetailer Fab Finds for Summer 2013

Our picks for summer GREEN fab finds. (more…) more »

The Power of Positivity

Article Resources Wholesalers AngelStar 800.264.3577 www.angelstar.com Children of the Inner Light 800.525.0642 www.childrenoftheinnerlight.com DEMDACO 888.336.3226 www.demdacoretailers.com Enesco 800.4.ENESCO www.enesco.com P. Graham Dunn 866.922.0306 www.pgrahamdunn.com Wee Believers 877.933.2587 www.weebelievers.com Retailers Carl Sallese, Owner Ann Marie’s Hallmark... more »

Trends: Today and Tomorrow Summer 2013

Powerful Duo Black teamed with white is simple, modern and effortless, but what makes it unique in 2013 is the commonality across all retail market segments. Prevalent in fashion and furniture markets, the color grouping... more »

Local Artisans Find Sales in John Brown Museum

Osawatomie, KS - A gift shop featuring creations from local artisans has opened in Osawatomie’s John Brown Museum, and site administrator Grady Atwater welcomes more local work.“Tourists just eat this stuff up with a spoon,”... more »

Bling is The Thing at Boutique

North Fort Myers, FL - When you step into Purses and Accessories Western Boutique at 9521 Bayshore Road, the first thing you notice is that the place sparkles.It's not because owner Jeany Vought is a... more »

K&K Interiors Opens 41,000 Square Foot Cash and Carry Facility in Sandusky, Ohio

K&K Interiors, Inc., a leading home, seasonal décor and gift wholesaler headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, will be unveiling their new 41,000 square foot cash and carry facility in August, 2013. The store will be adjacent... more »

VHC Brands, Inc. Launches New Bedding Brand Ashton & Willow

Consistent with the company’s strategic goals of brand segmentation and compelling value, VHC is pleased to launch Ashton & Willow ©, a complete new product group for top-of-bed/bedroom buyers. Select Ashton & Willow Spring 2014... more »