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Study Finds Growing Green Market
New York — The drive to sustainability is having a broad effect on consumers, with three in four defining themselves as "green," according to a new study.According to the survey, the green market has grown... more »
How Retail Managers Can Stay Sane for the Holidays
Ah, the holidays. A time of joy, family, community and, for retail store managers, grueling 80-hour workweeks, rapidly graying hair and an endless parade of employee- and customer-related fires to put out. Ho, ho, ho.The... more »
Lamson & Goodnow goes green with new requirements for recycled materials and sustainable energy
(Shelburne Falls, MA) – Lamson & Goodnow Mfg is proud to announce it's initiatives to show the world the importance of environmental protection and green manufacturing practices. Lamson & Goodnow has stepped up its domestic... more »
Retailers seek to keep spending local: Only 42 shopping days until Christmas
Wakefield - Now that the election is over, the business of the holiday season is at hand for local retailers. Although many consumers have barely finished their Halloween candy and costume shopping, there is little... more »
Christmasworld – The World of Event Decoration International Frankfurt Fair
"Express your dreams" - the 2009 Christmasworld Trend Show Trend expert Claudia Herke answers three questions about the special show What will the trend colours for next season's festive decorations be? Which themes will influence... more »
Unique Gift & Cafe offers shopping, dining with a view
At Unique Gift & Café Shoppe in Gulf Breeze, the atmosphere is cool and breezy. And with a view of Pensacola Bay —— whether you're sitting on the sprawling deck or in the cozy café... more »
A taste of Austria
Portsmouth — Austrian products in downtown Portsmouth?Yes — thanks to Sonja Echt, who opened Edelweiss last week.The official grand opening will be held on Friday and Saturday, complete with refreshments, including champagne and goodies.Echt met... more »
Christmasworld – The World of Event Decoration International Frankfurt Fair
Christmasworld 2009 – more exhibitor registrations than this time last year From 30 January to 3 February 2009, Christmasworld – The World of Event Decoration – will present decorations for every festival and celebration of... more »
San Francisco ‘Neighborhoods’ theme to February gift fair
(San Francisco, Calif.) -- There's a reason that San Francisco is America's favorite city. Unrivaled scenery, unequaled cuisine, and unparalleled cultural offerings make the City by the Bay a uniquely important destination to be part... more »
Holiday & Candle Display How-To Videos Designed to Help Retailers Boost Sales in the Fourth Quarter
(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, and Delight brand of accents to brighten... more »
WMC Las Vegas names Phillip McKay Senior Vice President
(LAS VEGAS) — Robert Maricich, President and Chief Executive Officer of World Market Center Las Vegas, today announced that tradeshow industry veteran Phillip McKay has joined the company as Senior Vice President.In this newly created... more »
National Junior Achievement poll takes pulse to forecast teen spending on gifts
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – For retailers expecting lumps of coal in their cash registers this holiday season, teens' consumer confidence about holiday spending may provide an unexpected gift. According to Junior Achievement's 2008 Teen Holiday... more »
