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Mom seen taking a hit on Mother’s Day
Chicago, IL - The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.U.S. consumers will spend $123.89 on average on Mother's Day, down more... more »
NYIGF Creates Exciting New Synergies Between Trend and Design Resources
White Plains, NY — Exciting new synergies between on-trend and contemporary design resources will be created at the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) through the repositioning of the STUDIO™ division alongside Accent... more »
Expo for $12 Billion Cart and Kiosk Industry Set for Las Vegas
Hanover, MA – The Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo & Conference (SPREE) is all set to kick into high gear in Las Vegas on April 21. The three-day conference produced by Specialty Retail Report—the only magazine... more »
New gift shop opens in Henley
A new gift shop has opened in Henley.Temptation Gifts launched last week in the former Silvers menswear shop in Bell Street, which closed in February.The family owned business, which offers gifts ranging from teddy bears... more »
Niche retailers stay creative to keep local shops going
It's been a long, torturous end to the winter doldrums, and Beverly Bates is eager to see some fresh green. Money that is.On this warm, breezy Good Friday morning, the owner of Beverly's Fine Fashions... more »
Tendence 2009: Personal Shopper 2009 is confirmed
When you see VIPs and celebrities, who are stylistically confident and have a feel for the latest trends, personal shoppers have generally had a hand in it. Using a targeted selection of fashions and accessories,... more »
Retail sales drop 1.3% in March
After two encouraging months of small increases, retail sales declined nationally in March, indicating many consumers are still not willing to shop for substantial purchases.The U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday that retail sales declined 1.3... more »
Cupcakes and Cattle Breeding: Teens Turn to Summer Start-Ups
Lexie Oliver, 16, has been trying for weeks to get a summer job, to earn spending money and to feel productive. But the search has proven "really difficult," says the Gainesville, Fla., high-school sophomore.After applying... more »
Closings Aside, Branford Merchants Stay Upbeat
Branford entrepreneur Daniela Fenton has no qualms about the economy, despite some nearby stores closing in the Town Center."I haven't even thought about the economy," said Fenton, the owner of Blend at 1120 Main St.... more »
Zak Launching New Line Inspired by Disney*Pixar’s Toy Story
Spokane, WA – In 1995 Toy Story, the classic Disney∙Pixar computer-generated animated feature, broke new ground in the field of animation and introduced the world to a group of characters that have captured the imagination... more »
Downtown chocolatier breaks mould
Mention the word chocolate in Calgary and chances are images of delectable orbs fashioned from world-famous Belgian chocolate leap to mind.But who knew that same level of chocolatey goodness could also be savoured in unusual... more »
Small independent stores counting on the personal touch
With pens costing as much as £1,200, it would be easy to assume that business was struggling at The Pen Shop in Birmingham's Great Western Arcade as the recession bites.But manager David Hardy remains upbeat."Fortunately... more »
