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Aeromax donates 2,700 pirate costumes
(Lake Barrington, IL)- Award-winning Aeromax, makers of the Get Real Gear line of children's and adults' costumes, has just donated 2,735 pirate costumes to Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), just in time for Halloween. The... more »
5 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
(AMBLER, Pa.) -- In our fast-paced, hectic world it's easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday season. The new book 75 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays by Kathy Davis and Patrick Regan... more »
Midwest announces call for entries in ‘Sparkle’ display contest
(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and home fragrance products, and Delight brand of accents... more »
Woodstock Chimes Lends Support to Gilda’s Club
(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that... more »
The retail before Christmas
Newport News, VA — On a sunny, 80-degree day last week — more than 15 days before Halloween — Wal-Mart employees in Newport News worked to put the finishing touches on their "Christmas Shop."And even... more »
Woodstock Chimes sends Chimes of Hope to Clubhouses across the country
(Shokan, N.Y.) -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, "chimes in" to support breast cancer awareness initiatives. The company donated over twenty Chimes of Hope to Gilda's Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that... more »
Toy shop aims to treat kids royally
It's easy for parents to get carried away inside Castle Toys, where the aisles are brimming with outstanding toys that have earned top marks for being educational as well as fun. The focus is on... more »
Main streets eye chaos on Wall St.; businesses cautious, but optimistic
Tom Ashenbrener's family business in Twin Falls has seen its share of ups and downs. When his father, Rudy, purchased Price Hardware at 147 Main Avenue West in 1946 it had already been a downtown... more »
All I want for Christmas is . . . a gift card?
Luxury retailers will be singing the blues rather than Christmas carols if U.S. retail analysts' predictions about holiday gift-giving come true. According to a new report, the economic downturn is expected to trigger a swing... more »
NRF, Homeland Security, ICSC Create Emergency Response Guide for Retailers
(WASHINGTON) – As a part of its efforts to educate and protect retail customers, merchandise and employees, the National Retail Federation's loss prevention team partnered with the International Council of Shopping Centers and the U.S.... more »
Mt. Olive gift shop allows disabled to show abilities
Mount Olive, NJ -- Finding a job can be difficult for anyone, but for Meghan Price, it seemed an impossible feat.The Succasunna resident has Down syndrome, and despite her business ethic, willingness to learn and... more »
Winona businesses gear up for holiday season
Winona, MN — Tractors, board games, dolls and more stocked the shelves of Fleet Farm's "Toyland," which opened Saturday morning in preparation for the holiday shopping season.While it might be early to be thinking of... more »
