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American Craft Council Wholesale Show, Feb. 23-24, 2010
New York, NY – Over 700 of the top contemporary craft artists will be under one roof to present their latest handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor items at the 34th annual American Craft... more »
Unique store caters to products just for men
Chesterton — While shoppers browse for items in downtown Chesterton, Larry Kennoy is creating a new type of gift store directly beneath them. He is transforming a basement on Broadway Avenue into the Coffee Creek... more »
Some high-end retailers lower their prices
As consumers slowly rediscover shopping, retailers are struggling to strike a balance between slashing prices and going full price.Some high-end stores are settling on lower prices and products that don't have to be discounted to... more »
Pop-Up Stores Fill Vacant Space, Create A Win/Win Model In A Down Market
At a time when retail landlords are struggling with record vacancies, a novel sales strategy employed by some tenants is helping them fill the gaps and earn some additional rental income. Pop-up stores, which allow... more »
Retail Property Owners Join the Social Networking Craze
On a Wednesday night this July, the marketing staff for Scottsdale Fashion Square, a two-million-square-foot super regional mall in Scottsdale, Ariz., owned by the Macerich Co., updated the mall's Facebook page with a few reminders... more »
Good For You Girls Introduces New Line of All Natural Skin Care for Teens and Tweens
New Hartford, CT – Good For You Girls™, the first premium, all natural skin care for teens and tweens ages 9-15, will launch four new products at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston September... more »
Dogeared Presents Gifts that Gives Back
Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is proud to offer a selection of gifts that give back. Beneficiaries include non-profit organizations striving for... more »
New York Home Textiles Market Week Announces Summer 2009 Best New Product Awards Winners
New York, NY — Green Bamboo Outdoor Pillow from V Rugs & Home was awarded "Best of Market" yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at Home Textiles Market Week® in New York. Four... more »
Paper Bags as Fashion Statements
Tokyo — In a city once known as fashion addict central for Asia, the shop-till-you-drop lifestyle has not only become passé, it's now also an object of ridicule.Examples of excessive consumerism no longer draw envious... more »
Hoping for an Obama economic boost on Vineyard
Chilmark — Carolyn Minner is hoping — not expecting, but hoping nonetheless — for a visit from the president.The road that runs past Gossamer Gallery, where Minner works, leads to the property at which President... more »
Gift industry hopes flexibility will boost sales
New York — Wholesale and retail gift sellers hope a mix of personal attention and understanding will entice recession-battered buyers to spend this holiday season, vendors at a top trade show said Monday.Flexibility and innovation... more »
June was gloomy month for economy
Retail and home sales were as dampened as the weather during June.Retail sales for the Midcoast totaled $41.5 million, down 15 percent from June 2008. Local retailers took in nearly $7.3 million less in income... more »
