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Calico Cat synonymous with downtown revitalization
Galesburg — Having diverse merchandise, providing good customer service and employing great people may not be the most cutting edge components of a successful business, but it certainly has worked well for one Galesburg boutique.Calico... more »
Layaway making a comeback
Minnesota — Ella Stewart's shopping cart overflowed with toys and games as she wheeled it and her animated 1-year-old daughter, Allonnah, to the Kmart layaway desk last week.Stewart usually shops at the Wal-Mart store near... more »
Carefree introduces new artist Martha Collins
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Carefree is pleased to announce the introduction to its line of accent rugs of artist, Martha Collins. In January 2009, Carefree will offer two new designs by the talented artist. In July... more »
Staunton Couple Opens Fair Trade Gift Shop
As the holiday shopping season nears, some of us may already know what gifts we're giving, but we may not know the story behind them.It's no secret that much of what we buy comes from... more »
Homefires finds ‘green’ is good for the bottom line
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.,) -- Homefires, well known accent and area rug line of parent company, Cresc Corporation located in Atlanta, GA, has long had a love affair with "green" policies. Long before the term "green" and... more »
Third holiday gift show offers wine tasting, children activities
The waterfront will be host to a holiday show on Friday and Saturday, which includes everything from gift shopping, to beer and wine tasting, to music.Holiday shoppers will find an array of items from 25... more »
This holiday season, retailers better be wary of the surly shopper
Retailers are turning on the charm in an effort to coax credit cards from the wallets of financially stressed customers this holiday season. "Retailers are looking at the market today the same way their customers... more »
Forrester: Economy To Significantly Slow US Online Holiday Sales
US online retail sales this holiday season will reach $44B, a 12 percent increase over last year and the slowest growth rate to date, according to Forrester Research, Inc.. This year's weakened growth is indicative... more »
Christmasworld presents the trends in decoration for the coming festive season
(FRANKFURT, Germany) --- Fashion leads the way: every season there are different colours, new cuts, changing patterns. And every year the same question arises with the Christmas tree, too: how is it to be dressed?... more »
Exhibits, seminars focus on green issues at NYIGF
(WHITE PLAINS, NY) -- Taking "green" product design further into the mainstream is the focus of SustainAbility: design for a better world, a special curated exhibit and three-part educational program returning to the 156th semi-annual... more »
Fresh new companies integrated into winter NYIGF
(WHITE PLAINS, NY) ... Buyers will be introduced to scores of new companies and new introductions from established brands as they search for fresh resources at the 156th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF),... more »
Mastering the ‘Art’ of the Bedroom
(NEW YORK) -- Of all the rooms in a home, the bedroom commands the deepest sense of mystery; it can be functional and practical, as well as a singular private sanctuary. Often a shared space... more »
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