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February Denver Gift Show: Upbeat & Busy
Denver, CO -- Buyers turned out for the February 2009 Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show in numbers nearly matching last February's. "More importantly, many exhibitors commented that they had a great... more »
Retailers’ bag of tricks includes smell and lighting
Bargain is the new black, and marketers have caught on.But when is a sale a deal?Retailers have developed myriad techniques to entice customers into the store, over to their products and eventually to the checkout... more »
Collectors’ Information Bureau Announces Finalists for Collectors’ Choice Awards
Grundy Center, IA -- The glitz and glam of awards season continues this month, as the Collectors' Information Bureau, a trade association comprised of top manufacturers in the field of limited edition collectibles, announces its... more »
Recession responses differ
In trying to ride out the recession, two local businesses have taken opposite tacks. One has built its own building and taken on tenants; the other has consolidated to cut expenses.Scott Mace opened Rock Hill... more »
February Retail Sales Stronger Than Expected
Led by Walmart, which posted a strapping 5% sales jump in February, many of the largest retail chains did better than many predicted. Overall, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) says U.S. chain store... more »
Cast your beady eyes over crafty sisters’ gift shop
Jewellery company Beadelicious has opened a new gift shop to complement its range of handmade accessories. Keepsakes, the latest venture for sisters Beverley Dawson and Donna Coe, offers cards and gifts for special occasions at... more »
One Small Retailer Adjusts to the New Normal
It's a familiar refrain: Customers only buy what's on sale, if they buy at all. That's the case at one small Portland chain of kitchen goods stores, says co-owner John Whisler. So rather than try... more »
E-Commerce Site Design: Setting Up Blogs for Business
If you haven't added a blog to your online store, given the state of the economy, now is a good time to consider doing so, as they can be an affordable way to market your... more »
Buzz Monitoring = Brand Development
Every day, people are talking online about your company and products. Some discussions are positive; some are negative. The trick is to capitalize on these discussions to build a better brand and link popularity.There are... more »
Journals Unlimited Launches New Baby and Kids Collection
Bay City, Michigan — Journals Unlimited, Inc. has added 3 NEW Baby & Kid titles to its extensive line of themed journals in the "Write-it-Down!" series and will be featuring them at the 2009 National... more »
Spring fashion follows first lady
As retailers roll out spring catalogs and department stores unveil seasonal merchandise, the trends look oddly familiar, with a distinctive first-lady twist. Floral prints, belted cardigans and one-shoulder chiffon evening gowns. It's Michelle Obama deja... more »
Designer Day, Celebrating the Ceramica Magnifica! Exhibition on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Join Judith S. Schwartz, Ph.D., critic, curator, artist, author and NYU professor, as she moderates a panel exploring the intersection of art, design and craft, as well as the changing image of traditional ceramics.Panelists include:... more »
