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Dallas-area Asian businesses enjoy gift of staying open on Christmas
Many opened presents Christmas morning; Stanley Tseng opened Tian Tian Supermarket in Richardson.He realizes his tradition might not appear to be in the holiday spirit, but to him, enjoying one of the store's two busiest... more »
Recession? Teenagers Get It, and Are Cutting Back
After a year of observing their parents pinch pennies and fret about the economy, the nation's teenagers may be coming to grips with reality.Sales are down sharply in recent months at nearly every major retail... more »
Post-Christmas shopping outlook a mixed bag
The day after Christmas marks the beginning of retailers' week-long last hurrah before this year's shopping season ends. Aside from scouring the post-Christmas sales, shoppers are headed to stores for three types of transactions: gift... more »
At Toy Shop, spirit of giving thrives
Manchester – This is the first time Connor Robert has volunteered as an escort for "shoppers" at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, and he was able to provide a unique service for some parents looking... more »
bwconnectTM Launches Revolutionary Second Phase; Enables Online Sales Ordering
Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, a leading technology innovator in the Gift and Home industry and well known for its software solutions, has launched the second phase of bwconnect, a free B2B online e-commerce site that... more »
Last call for Christmas
Onslow County shoppers took advantage of the last weekend before Christmas to check the last items off their gift lists.Julie Bell-Voorhees, the owner of Bumblebee Market in Surf City, said she had noticed that closer... more »
Nini’s Treasures Enjoys New Shop
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Nini's Treasures is open at The Highlands.The "unique boutique" carries a variety of fashions, accessories and gift items. Brands include Brighton, Vera Bradley and Pandora beads, said... more »
Gift cards suit shoppers
OK procrastinators, take heart.Yes, you have just four shopping days until Christmas. But if you're that indecisive – or buying for someone who is hard to please – you might find some needed relief in... more »
Have yourself a merry recycled Christmas
The last place in the universe you might expect to find last-minute gifts with designer panache is in downtown Thorndike.Clustered along the railroad tracks, the small town is one of those forlornly picturesque rural neighborhoods... more »
Americasmart Celebrates Growth of Housewares on Building’s First Anniversary
Atlanta, GA—On the first anniversary of the grand opening of Building 2 WestWing (B2WW) and debut of the redefined and relocated product centers, AmericasMart celebrates the evolution of the Gourmet/Housewares category this January. Strategically positioned... more »
White out dampens shoppers’ outing
It's less than a week until Christmas, a time when shoppers are wondering how low prices will go -- and retailers are wondering how deep consumers will reach into their pockets.Two-thirds of shoppers have yet... more »
Zeeland gift shop seeks new permit to sell bottled wine
Zeeland — Shelley Walters was shopping downtown this fall when she told a shop owner about her own Saugatuck business. "It was pretty serendipitous," Walters said of My Favorite Dish and Gifts. "She was excited... more »
