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Managing an Online Reputation
Your customers are talking about you — and the whole world is listening.Local review sites are reshaping the world of small business by becoming the new Yellow Pages, one-stop platforms where customers can find a... more »
TODCO Adds New Styles and Colors to it’s Popular Line of Reusable and Fashionable Insulated Lunch Totes
Burlington, WI – TODCO™ has expanded the styles, colors, shapes and sizes of its popular line of Insulated Sachi™ Lunch Totes adding appeal to an individual's taste, style and personality. TODCO™ is a member of... more »
Airport Retail Sales Soar with My Pillow Pets
San Diego, CA – Whether you are about to catch a long flight, or need a last minute gift for those left at home, the original My Pillow Pets are ideal for the airport gift... more »
Unique Product Introductions to Take Place at the 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show
White Plains, NY - With less than two weeks away from the August 8 -10 Gourmet Housewares Show®, anticipation is in the air as exhibitors and attendees prepare for innovative product introductions and prime time... more »
Christmas in July; Retailers order stock, cross fingers for holidays
Shoppers might not think about Christmas in July, but you can bet their favorite stores do.For some retailers, the weeks between Halloween and New Year's generate half – or more – of their annual sales.... more »
Business keeps open doorway to the past
Most market analysts wouldn't recommend opening a new business in the current economic climate.But Suzanne Hines had both nostalgia and deeply rooted history on her side when she opened Mixed Bag on Memorial Day in... more »
Monroe women band together to offer makeovers to those in need
Five Monroe women, who each know how to put their best foot forward, are helping other women who need a leg up.They've organized Freshen Up Your Image With Monroe's Main Makeover for Sept. 15.Women may... more »
Aurora’s YooHoo “WannaBes” Highlight Mid-Year Plush Releases
Pico Rivera, CA - Aurora World Inc. has announced the newest additions to its best selling plush category YooHoos & Friends, including a line of four "WannaBes" which feature YooHoo & Friends dressed as other... more »
Bucking the downturn: New Anniston store opens
Not only have items been flying off the shelves at Trish Land's store of the same name, the shelves are going fast, too.Although it calls itself a home and garden store, Land's shop on East... more »
To brighten your day: Store offers, books, gifts, ice cream
"It's my happy place," said Tallie Gray about her new store location in Granby.Gray finds bliss in retail, but mostly as the seller, not the shopper.When she was 5, she would peddle donuts to people... more »
Fun and flirty
What woman doesn't like to indulge in a little retail therapy?That is the question Celeste Saltzman has been banking on for the past year as owner of the Saginaw Township women's boutique, Retail Therapy, 30... more »
Retailers hope for back-to-school boost
Like most retailers throughout America, Jody Tanner's two Bulldog Sporting Goods stores in Athens rely heavily on back-to-school business, especially since it is the industry's second biggest selling period after the Christmas holidays. "We really... more »
