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April 17, 2009
SerendipiTea debuts Biodegradable Single Serve T-Sachets

SerendipiTea, an artisanal NY-based operation established in 1995, is known for its wide assortment of Premium Loose Leaf Tea & Tisane, including an extensive variety of Organic & Fair Trade Certified, traditional & “creatively blended”... more »

April 16, 2009
Mall Titan Enters Chapter 11

Mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. sought bankruptcy protection early Thursday in one of the largest real-estate failures in U.S. history, capping a precarious, months-long effort to juggle the crushing $27 billion debt load it... more »

April 16, 2009
Mom seen taking a hit on Mother’s Day

Chicago, IL - The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.U.S. consumers will spend $123.89 on average on Mother's Day, down more... more »

April 16, 2009
NYIGF Creates Exciting New Synergies Between Trend and Design Resources

White Plains, NY — Exciting new synergies between on-trend and contemporary design resources will be created at the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) through the repositioning of the STUDIO™ division alongside Accent... more »

April 15, 2009
Expo for $12 Billion Cart and Kiosk Industry Set for Las Vegas

Hanover, MA – The Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo & Conference (SPREE) is all set to kick into high gear in Las Vegas on April 21. The three-day conference produced by Specialty Retail Report—the only magazine... more »

April 15, 2009
New gift shop opens in Henley

A new gift shop has opened in Henley.Temptation Gifts launched last week in the former Silvers menswear shop in Bell Street, which closed in February.The family owned business, which offers gifts ranging from teddy bears... more »

April 15, 2009
Niche retailers stay creative to keep local shops going

It's been a long, torturous end to the winter doldrums, and Beverly Bates is eager to see some fresh green. Money that is.On this warm, breezy Good Friday morning, the owner of Beverly's Fine Fashions... more »

April 15, 2009
Tendence 2009: Personal Shopper 2009 is confirmed

When you see VIPs and celebrities, who are stylistically confident and have a feel for the latest trends, personal shoppers have generally had a hand in it. Using a targeted selection of fashions and accessories,... more »

April 14, 2009
Retail sales drop 1.3% in March

After two encouraging months of small increases, retail sales declined nationally in March, indicating many consumers are still not willing to shop for substantial purchases.The U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday that retail sales declined 1.3... more »

April 14, 2009
Cupcakes and Cattle Breeding: Teens Turn to Summer Start-Ups

Lexie Oliver, 16, has been trying for weeks to get a summer job, to earn spending money and to feel productive. But the search has proven "really difficult," says the Gainesville, Fla., high-school sophomore.After applying... more »

April 14, 2009
Closings Aside, Branford Merchants Stay Upbeat

Branford entrepreneur Daniela Fenton has no qualms about the economy, despite some nearby stores closing in the Town Center."I haven't even thought about the economy," said Fenton, the owner of Blend at 1120 Main St.... more »

April 14, 2009
Zak Launching New Line Inspired by Disney*Pixar’s Toy Story

Spokane, WA – In 1995 Toy Story, the classic Disney∙Pixar computer-generated animated feature, broke new ground in the field of animation and introduced the world to a group of characters that have captured the imagination... more »