News

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 »

February 27, 2009
Hard times for the crisis: Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs close on a note of success

The year 2009 started on a very positive note for the industry at the consumer goods fairs in Frankfurt – Paperworld, Christmasworld, Beautyworld and Hair and Beauty. The consumer goods industry did not experience a... more »

February 27, 2009
Zak Turns to Sea and Sky for True Blue

Spokane, WA – In an effort to continually bring the latest global color trends to kitchens everywhere, this year Zak Designs is turning blue. The newest addition to Zak's fashionable palette of kitchen prep products... more »

February 27, 2009
Optimistic couple taking time to sell the flowers

LaGrange, OH — When one door closed for Michele Marquis, she opened another — this one to a new floral shop.As the executive director for Lorain County Junior Achievement, Marquis was faced with the long... more »

February 27, 2009
March is National Use Your Gift Card Month

Orlando, FL—Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most... more »

February 27, 2009
NYIGF Taps New Sales Managers For Accent on Design and Details

White Plains, NY — George Little Management, LLC (GLM®), a dmg world media business, has announced staff changes for the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with two sales managers – Melissa Engongoro and Randi Mohr... more »

February 26, 2009
Hartwood hits Hollywood

Oscar ceremony celebrities from Anne Hathaway to Stephen Baldwin got the word from Hartwood Elementary School students this week that they'd better work harder to help the environment."I said that in many ways, they have... more »

February 26, 2009
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Celebrates 5th Year of Growth

Los Angeles, CA—Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, has announced its fourth year of substantial growth. The 80% increase in sales in 2008 was accomplished while maintaining... more »