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March 5, 2009
Buzz Monitoring = Brand Development

Every day, people are talking online about your company and products. Some discussions are positive; some are negative. The trick is to capitalize on these discussions to build a better brand and link popularity.There are... more »

March 5, 2009
Journals Unlimited Launches New Baby and Kids Collection

Bay City, Michigan — Journals Unlimited, Inc. has added 3 NEW Baby & Kid titles to its extensive line of themed journals in the "Write-it-Down!" series and will be featuring them at the 2009 National... more »

March 4, 2009
Spring fashion follows first lady

As retailers roll out spring catalogs and department stores unveil seasonal merchandise, the trends look oddly familiar, with a distinctive first-lady twist. Floral prints, belted cardigans and one-shoulder chiffon evening gowns. It's Michelle Obama deja... more »

March 4, 2009
Designer Day, Celebrating the Ceramica Magnifica! Exhibition on Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Join Judith S. Schwartz, Ph.D., critic, curator, artist, author and NYU professor, as she moderates a panel exploring the intersection of art, design and craft, as well as the changing image of traditional ceramics.Panelists include:... more »

March 4, 2009
2009 Winter Las Vegas Market Surpasses Expectations; Delivers Optimism

Las Vegas, NV—The home furnishings punditry that had forecast dark days for the start of the year were proved wrong last month when throngs of buyers, manufacturers and designers from around the world packed the... more »

March 4, 2009
Design Abounds at National Stationery Show

White Plains, NY — A design infusion will create a palpable buzz at the May 2009 National Stationery Show®. Enriched with visually stunning bridal-themed vignettes, an expanded Demo Theater showcasing all things paper, a new... more »

March 1, 2009
Local merchants improve our quality of life

With the gluttonous serving of gloom delivered by most media these days, fear and frustration levels are high. As I wandered through the county the past few days, a constant thought was how fortunate we... more »

March 1, 2009
Trendz owners open new gift store in Birmingham

With stores in downtown Birmingham closing at a rapid rate, partly because of the poor economy, here is a bit of good news:Michael Collins and David Zawicki, owners of Oliver's Trendz -- a super-fun accessories... more »

March 1, 2009
Folks shopping… just not at high-end stores

Shoppers who once paid $80 for a brand-name dress shirt at Dillard's now flip through racks at Marshall's, where a comparable shirt, maybe in an off color, costs around $40.Marshall's former customers browse Savers, where... more »

March 1, 2009
Tough times? These businesses adapt to survive and thrive

It sounds like an ordinary sales call -- but with one big difference designed to meet the challenges of the slow economy.Two people from Bakersfield-based produce company Sun World International LLC paid a visit last... more »

February 28, 2009
Downtown businesses remain upbeat

Hingham, MA - While some downtown merchants are finding that business is slow during these challenging economic times, they're looking on the bright side and finding creative ways to attract customers. Other businesses are thriving.... more »

February 27, 2009
7 W New York Kicks Off New York Design Festival with Designer Day All-Star Panel

NY, NY – On the evening of Tuesday, March 24, Judith S. Schwartz Ph.D., critic, curator, artist, author and NYU professor will moderate a panel exploring the intersection of art, design & craft as part... more »