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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 »
Coyne’s & Company Expands Hot Rod™ Licensed Products
Minneapolis, MN.—Under license from Hot Rod™ Magazine, Coyne's & Company has added new cars and ornaments to their Monster Rides brand. These 2009 introductions hit the street at the January gift shows and have been... more »
‘Shop Yorkville’ aims to beef up business
Yorkville -- In an effort to keep dollars within the community, one alderman is proposing a "Shop Yorkville" campaign that would boost business for local retailers large and small battling a tough economy."It's just another... more »
Chattanooga: Sweet hop north Candyland gains in move to Frazier
Dealing with the rent and little parking for his customers, downtown Chattanooga candy store owner J. Maddox packed up his jelly beans and gummy bears at the end of November and moved across the river.In... more »
Camille Beckman Supports The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho
The World Winter Games of the Special Olympics are being held in Boise, Idaho this year from February 7th-February 13th and Gift Manufacturer Camille Beckman in nearby Eagle, Idaho was asked to donate lip balms... more »
Winter Las Vegas Market Attendance and Spirits High; February Market Registration Reflects Optimism and Enthusiasm
Las Vegas, NV — Buyers have spoken: They're doing, not just dreaming. And they're attending the 2009 Winter Las Vegas Market in droves. The first major home furnishings market of the year kicked off on... more »
Retail Sales To Improve In Second Half: NRF
Washington, DC — Retail sales are expected to begin to rebound by the second half of the year, according to a recent economic forecast from The National Retail Federation (NRF).The trade group's quarterly Retail Sales... more »
