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May 26, 2008
Retailers hope we spend those rebates

Struggling retailers, crossing their fingers for a stampede of shoppers waving economic stimulus checks that began arriving this month, are likely to be disappointed, according to retail experts and the folks who really know --... more »

May 26, 2008
Carving piece of customer pie

Gail Watson was surprised and delighted when she received a big apple/cherry pie and a note apologizing for a missed appointment from Nurse Next Door, a Vancouver-based elderly home health care company. While she was... more »

May 26, 2008
Behind a Start-Up: One Family

Many of the questions I get from readers have to do with money — specifically how people fund a career shift. I try to get these financial details as often as possible, and I recently... more »

May 25, 2008
Three Questions: They enjoy being the life of a party

Jeff and Carolyne Curley's life can be considered one big party.The husband and wife own Streamers Party and Gift Store in Caldwell. In addition to balloons, party favors, cups, plates and matching accessories, the store... more »

May 24, 2008
Small Retail: Couple took a leap of faith to buy Christian bookstore

At Episcopal Bookstore in Seattle, religion is fluid, the Bible will always be open to interpretation, and God may be the one or the creator, but is rarely he.As bookkeeper and book buyer, Nancy Marshall... more »

May 23, 2008
Retail sales weak in March

Canadians bought more cars but fewer clothes and accessories amid severe winter weather as retail sales grew a weaker-than-expected 0.1 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said yesterday.Analysts were forecasting a 0.3 per cent rise... more »

May 22, 2008
Alexa’s Angels Debuts Two New Collections

Windsor, Colo. - Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational gift jewelry manufacturer dedicated to providing high quality, original designs, introduces its new Words To Live By collection and fresh additions to its popular Languages of Life... more »

May 22, 2008
Walt Disney Launches Signature Stationery Collection

New York, NY — The Walt Disney Signature collection, Disney's first upscale, non - character, adult lifestyle brand, has expanded with the launch of luxury stationery products unveiled this week at the National Stationery Show... more »

May 22, 2008
Green World Introduces Affordable, Quality in Jute Braided Rugs

Tucker, GA - Known for his impressive annual debuts of attention-getting new products, Junior Gupta, president of Homespice Decor, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugs and accessories, unveils his latest venture in 2008 -... more »

May 22, 2008
Wellspring Partners with Shopatron

Lancaster, PA - Wellspring, the company that brings fun and function to every day life, has partnered with Shopatron to meet the needs of both the consumer wishing to purchase Wellspring product while supporting the... more »

May 22, 2008
Woodstock Chimes Introduces New Products for Summer 2008

Woodstock Chimes, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of precision-tuned windchimes and premium musical gifts, introduces a stunning lineup of new products for summer 2008. The introductions include additions to several of Woodstock Chimes' most... more »

May 22, 2008
Green Products Trade Show to Help Retailers Explore Eco-Friendly Options

Las Vegas, NV - Businesses looking to gain information about green consumer trends and insights are invited to attend earthNOW expo June 4-5, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A progressive conference program will... more »

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