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Cupids keep on shopping
Love has no awareness of a recession, at least when it comes to Valentine's Day. According to local business owners, local Cupids this year have been spending as much, if not more in some cases,... more »
Coffee shops holding their own in shaky economy
Cranberry, Pa. - Steam releases in a long psssssssssss. Coffee drips and glasses clink. Coffee lovers in the hotel lobby closely watch baristas prepare their crafts: espressos and cappuccinos that can win them the title... more »
Valentine’s spending declines somewhat, but retailers still bet on romance
Kacy Culp and her husband agreed not to exchange big gifts this Valentine's Day. They probably will give each other cards, and Culp said her mother would take care of gifts for the kids. Culp,... more »
Surprise increase in retail sales
New York -- Retail sales unexpectedly rose in January, giving hard-hit retailers some respite after six straight months of sales erosion, the government reported Thursday.The Commerce Department said total retail sales rose 1% last month... more »
Newark florist blossoms with unique gifts
International Florist Gift Shop & Fruit Baskets Inc. 283 Lafayette St. Valentine's Day inspired my selection this month. I know there are many who argue that it is a commercial day, but the truth remains... more »
Madison Park Greetings and Whomi Form New Partnership
Seattle, WA – Nina Korelitz Matza needed something that could enable her – in one glance – to see her business appointments, her personal appointments, and her children's whereabouts. But it didn't exist in the... more »
Detroit retail fund created
With the economic downturn killing downtown Detroit retailers at a brutal pace, a $5 million loan program is being launched to create more storefront businesses from the New Center area to the Eastern Market to... more »
Retail sales hold steady during week
Washington, DC -- Retail sales in the United States were unchanged in the week ending Feb. 7, the International Council of Shopping Centers-USB reported Tuesday. Sales were unchanged on the week but down 1.8 percent... more »
Locally Owned: Owner uses retail experience to start own business
Bowling Green, KY — Each week, the Daily News profiles a locally owned business. Name of business: Heart Strings Gifts; When did it open? 1995; Owner: Kathy Scariot; Number of employees: 20Heart Strings Gifts specialties... more »
Two Markets—One Spectacular Place: Americasmart
Atlanta, GA— Top lines and new designs in home, gift, fine linens and more make The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market and Atlanta International Fine Line & Home Textiles Market the two-in-one... more »
Las Vegas Market Panelists Say 2009 is the Year of Opportunity
Las Vegas, NV — A panel of thought leaders with different perspectives in the design and home furnishings industry discussed "2009: The Year in Anticipation" with a large group of designers and retailers during the... more »
FungusAmongUs Introduces Truffle Mustard!
Snohomish, WA – FungusAmongUs®, purveyor of a full line of organic and natural dried mushrooms and mushroom products, introduces the first Truffle Mustard to America.This unique and whole grain mustard (with pieces of delectable black... more »
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