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Furniture Brands Expands Presence at World Market Center Las Vegas
St. Louis, Missouri -- Furniture Brands International (NYSE: FBN) announced today that four of its brands will join the growing roster of World Market Center exhibitors. Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, and Maitland Smith will debut... more »
Laura Ashley Inks Licensing Deal for South America
Ft. Mill, S.C. -- Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today licensing rights have been granted to Brazilian textile manufacturer,Artelassê Indústria e Comércio Ltda., to produce and distribute a collection of fashion bedding and bath products and... more »
Online gift shop will allow me to be my own boss
Exeter, UK — I decided to set up an online business selling organic gift packs because I was aware that a lot of people are looking for more natural products.I have two young children and... more »
“Shop-local” trend helps boost holiday sales for some Greer retailers
Greer, SC — While chain store sales across the nation suffered from a dismal holiday shopping season -- the worst since at least 1970, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers -- some local... more »
Bandals Steps Into the Spotlight with Unveiling of Innovative Beach Bandals Footwear
Atlanta, GA — Bandals International, a new manufacturer and marketer of high quality footwear, based in Commerce Township, Mich., is proud to announce the launch of Bandals® (Bandals.com), patented sandals that are stylish, comfortable and... more »
Roger Thomas of Wynn Design and Development to be honored as Design Icon at February Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas — World Market Center Las Vegas will honor Roger Thomas of Wynn Design and Development as a "Design Icon" on Thursday, February 12 during the Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market.In the exclusive Las... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Launches New Collections at Winter Trade Shows
Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, will preview their latest line at the NY ENK Accessorie Circuit & Intermezzo Show, Atlanta International Gift &... more »
Multiple names can boost e-commerce traffic and sales
Building a successful online business entails many factors, not the least of which is ensuring that current and potential customers can find you.Retailers that possess only one domain name – a website bearing the company... more »
Enesco Signs Licensing Agreement with My Soul’s Window Brand
Itasca, Ill. – Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden décor industries, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Maggie Lindley, the artist and creative inspiration behind the... more »
U.S. Retailers to Report Grim Results
When retailers report December sales on Thursday, the picture won't be pretty.Sales at stores open at least a year -- a key barometer of retail health -- are expected to show an average decline of... more »
Retailers offer many happy returns
Stores and their shoppers are viewing after-holiday returns in a whole new light this year. Many retailers recognize that cash-strapped consumers will bring back more gifts than ever and have loosened their return policies.The changes... more »
Wii, Uggs among few bright spots for retailers
The presents have been unwrapped, the tree taken down. And Santa still hasn't brought you that Wii. Don't worry. You are not alone. Despite the economic gloom and doom that saddled this Christmas shopping season,... more »
