Carried Away

Ripe for Expansion Reusable produce bags are quietly gaining a following among shoppers who are seeking to eliminate plastic entirely. "Produce bags have a lifespan of an hour," explains Staci Samuelson, co-owner of 3B Bags... more »

Card Control

Greeting cards are the quintessential add-ons for every gift purchased. Yet showcasing them without clutter can be a challenge. Here are some ideas for corralling cards (and notes). Screen Test Custom-designed screens suspended from the... more »

Fourth Annual Eco-Choice Awards

Most Sensitive Use of Materials Winner - Honeycomb Vase from Made by Humans madebyhumans.net Vancouver-based Made by Humans started out making suction-cup vases out of plastic bags. Sales manager Freddie Boersma said about three years... more »

Money for Nothing!

No such thing as a free lunch? Think again! Here are five ways to market your store online for free. You can effectively market your business online for free and increase traffic to your store... more »

GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Spring 2012

Laser Show - Green Tree Jewelry Lightweight laser-cut wood earrings are made in the USA from renewable and recyclable materials—including water-based dyes. New series, Gear Garb, consists of kinetic moveable pendants, earrings and switch plates.... more »

Fab Finds for Spring 2012

Good Dog My Natural Discovery Dog Greenpoint Brands 718.389.8233 miyim.com FormaliTee Reusable StickyTies Evrewares 317.340.0344 evrewares.com Rock Solid Organic Hard Candies Torie & Howard 860.799.7772 torieandhoward.com Wrist Wrap Leather Leaf Bracelet BauXo and Mie 888.552.2896... more »

Paper Panache

Article Resources Wholesalers Carlson Craft 800.580.1707 http://www.carlsoncraft.com Dabney Lee 718.596.4169 http://www.dabneyleeathome.com Haute Papier Collections 866.740.4222 http://www.hautePapier.com Jonathan Adler 212.645.2802 http://www.jonathanadler.com Karen Cole Paper http://www.karencolepaper.com Kelly Hughes Design 866.748.8805 http://www.kellyHughes.com LCI Paper Company 508.281.5088 http://www.lcipaper.com Mary... more »

Sea Sells

Article Resources Wholesalers Blue Crab Bay Co. 800.221.2722 http://www.baybeyond.net Funky Rock Designs 603.842.2389 http://www.funkyrockdesigns.com Hoist Away Bags 207.361.4380 http://www.hoistawaybags.com Not for Navigation 877.858.6453 http://www.notfornavigation.com Seaside Designs 508.349.0442 http://www.seaside-designs.com Susan Sells Seashells 949.371.1958 http://www.susansellsseashells.com Retailers Bernice... more »

Attention, Shoppers!

Signs advertising sales can be fun and attention-grabbing; they need not reek of desperation.An effective sign is... Visible An effective sign is large and legible enough to grab shoppers' attention. Creative An effective sign is... more »

Green in the Big Apple

Talking Trash The Inspiration: "Animal head" art piece from Capetown, South Africa, made with old detergent bottles. The Event: "Trash Trophy Contest" The Participants: Kids released from juvenile detention, 
lead by local artist. The Outcomes:... more »