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Cyber Monday sees more traffic, more conversions
With both Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the past, the holiday shopping season is officially here. And, surprisingly, it is looking brighter than many analysts believed as summer turned to autumn. According to reports... more »
Shopping local for your holiday gifts
It may be more difficult this year to be feeling jolly in December, as consumers continue to keep their wallets close. One approach to holiday spending is to look at it as a way to... more »
Into the black: Local businesses have successful Friday
Staunton — Big box retailers were not the only ones to capitalize on high sales during Black Friday.Several small, local businesses reported they too saw significant spikes in customers for the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping splurge, which... more »
For Holiday 2010, Caffco’s Christmas Collections Reflect the Importance of Memorable Traditions
Montgomery, AL – Although holiday trends in the gift and home décor industries come and go, "One truth always remains," says Caffco International president Lamar Thompson. "The holiday season works its magic on our customers'... more »
Aurora World, Inc. Files Lawsuit Targeting Beanie Baby Maker Ty, Inc.
Pico Rivera, CA. – Aurora World, Inc., one of the world's leading plush toy and gift manufacturers, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Ty, Inc. for copyright infringement and... more »
C.R. Gibson and Carter’s Team Up to Bring New Licensed Photo, Memory and Gift Products to the Specialty Baby Market
Nashville, Tenn. — C.R. Gibson and Carter's, America's #1 children's brand, team up to bring three new collections of photo, memory and gift products set to debut at select winter markets, including Atlanta AmericasMart, Dallas... more »
Gift shop owners rely on personal service, unique items
Gulfport, MS - Big name retailers enjoyed a "respectable weekend" of holiday shopping. National sales numbers show large retailers like Walmart and Target stayed busy with plenty of bargain hunters.But what about the much smaller,... more »
Mason & Madison honored as one of top retailers in the state
Middleton, MA - The Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) has named Mason & Madison of Middleton as one of the state's top retailers, honoring them with the Rookie of the Year award.RAM announced the winners... more »
Retailers Using Gift Cards to Incentivize Sales
By the time you read this, Black Friday — the name conjures up anything but rosy profits — will have come and gone and retailers will have a better indication of 2009 holiday sales momentum.Whatever... more »
Cyber Monday shoppers: 4 million per minute
New York, NY -- Not satisfied with your holiday weekend shopping? Don't worry, it's Cyber Monday.It is the day that e-tailers will furiously push big discounts, free gift cards, free shipping and any other gimmick... more »
Handmade at NYIGF Accepts Artisans from Around the World
White Plains, NY - Nearly 40 new craftspeople – from seven countries and 16 states – have been accepted to exhibit in the highly-selective juried Handmade® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). The... more »
West Coast Buyers Find Unique Trends and Products During the California Gift Show
Los Angeles, CA – The California Gift Show is the spot to shop the most prominent lines in the gift industry this January, Tuesday, January 12-Monday, January 18, 2010. The California Gift Show hosts a... more »
