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September 8, 2008
Zutano to Support  Global Action for Children Organization

CABOT, VT -- Announcing the arrival of its most charming as well as most impactful line to date; Zutano, the preeminent designer of children's clothing, is ecstatic to have embarked upon its largest aid effort... more »

September 7, 2008
Engage Environments announces new era in bedding

(Las Vegas, NV) – A new wave in interior design that bridges the gap of trendy and austere has been realized. Engage Environments, the first player in the industry to identify a market need –... more »

September 7, 2008
Palm Harbor Gift Boutique Benefits Local Nonprofit Agency

Palm Harbor - Whatever you do don't call the gift shop in the former Senior Center building in downtown Palm Harbor a thrift store. That's because visitors to the Shoppe Around the Corner are surprised... more »

September 6, 2008
Germophobe develops hanger for purses

Peek inside Oprah's purse and you'll find her BlackBerry, a makeup bag given to her by interior designer Nate Berkus, contact lens cleaning fluid, sunglasses (in black and brown), reading glasses, $14 cash in her... more »

September 6, 2008
Shoppers are changing their buying habits

If they need it, they will come – but they're spending less.That's the shopper cadence major retail chains have seen this back-to-school season. After spending economic stimulus checks in early summer, shoppers delayed any further... more »

September 4, 2008
Gift shop goes global — on the Web

Staten Island, NY -- During a recent visit to Checkerbells in West Brighton, I happened upon the gift shop's owner planning to re-decorate the storefront display window for autumn. Laura Walsh would soon be featuring... more »

September 4, 2008
Home Textiles Market Week defies challenging economy  

WHITE PLAINS, NY ... Solid and consistent order-writing by retailers unified the Summer 2008 Home Textiles Market Week across New York with an unexpected level of energy, despite current economic realities. The semi-annual market for... more »

September 4, 2008
New Creative Enterprises Earns Honorable Award for Showroom Display

Milford, OH -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, was recently awarded an AmericasMart Atlanta's Best of Show Award for its outstanding display of the... more »

September 4, 2008
Artist Windsor Debuted by Art in Motion

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Art In Motion is thrilled to introduce a new collection by Windsor."This collection by Windsor is remarkable," says Anita Petersen, Manager Marketing and Communications for Art In Motion. "His gift is capturing... more »

September 4, 2008
Despite higher fuel costs, retailers cut shipping rates

Over the past few years, retailers have increasingly discovered a powerful way to entice shoppers to buy during the crucial Christmas season: slash shipping costs. Much higher fuel costs this season raised fears that free... more »

September 4, 2008
Tips for creating holiday retail vignettes

Regardless of whether you greet customers with a hearty "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays," make sure your retail vignettes and merchandise put shoppers in the mood to leave a little green this holiday season.Oversized ornaments,... more »

September 4, 2008
Lawsuit hits new Borden attraction

A new Salem attraction devoted to one of the state's most enduring murder mysteries is itself the subject of controversy, including a federal lawsuit.The True Story of Lizzie Borden features exhibits about the celebrated 1892... more »