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Retailers Use Social Media To Spur Back-To-School Sales
More retailers are turning to social media to drum up business among back-to-school shoppers, according to recent research. Social networking sites, virtual worlds, social shopping sites, visual search engines, interactive video, and widgets have emerged... more »
Canine cards fetch laughs, sales
Need to express a special sentiment to someone? Consider allowing Denali the dog to communicate on your behalf. Madalyn Ruggiero, an Ohio-based freelance photographer whose work appears frequently in Metro Detroit publications, has launched a... more »
Trendsetting begins at WMC Las Vegas with a Preview of Next Season’s Home Furnishings
(LAS VEGAS) –– When it comes to trends, consumers want choices, and the home furnishings industry is prepared to give it to them. The July 2008 Las Vegas Market proved to be the place where... more »
Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market together with the Atlanta Gourmet Market
ATLANTA -- The latest gift, home furnishings and gourmet products come together in one spectacular double buying experience during the September 13-15, Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta Gourmet Market. The... more »
Rhinestone Ruby introduces personalized boot straps
(New York, NY) – Finally, your boots don't have to look like every other UGG boot! Rhinestone Ruby- Personalized Accessories with Rhinestones- has introduced personalized boot straps to their expanding line of accessories you can... more »
Back to Cool
The inspirations come from Mongolia to Lake Massawippi to Montana, as in Hannah. The clothes are made around the globe. But home base is Montreal for a fair number of companies supplying cool kids' wear... more »
New candy shop opens on Waseca Avenue
Root beer barrels. Laffy Taffy. Candy Sticks. Fun dip. Bit-O-Honeys. Mary Janes. Lemon Heads. Sweet Lorraine's.Sweet Lorraine's Candy Shoppe, a new store on Waseca Avenue, features locally-made gourmet chocolate products as well as classic penny... more »
Dallas Market Center Launches Global New Product Search
DALLAS –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced "The Next Big Thing," a search for the best new products in the world. The contest is for anyone who has "The... more »
Planet Pixies eco-conscious organic dolls
New York, NY – The newest concept from Toyland to living a greener life are the Planet Pixies-- three clever little creatures who offer simple steps to children (as young as 3) to make their... more »
Alexa’s Angels Signs Distributor Agreement with Canadian Gift Concepts
(Windsor, CO) -- Alexa's Angels, a leading inspirational and gift jewelry manufacturer known for its high-quality original designs, has signed a distribution agreement with Canadian Gift Concepts Corporation for sales of its product throughout Canada.... more »
Eatonton merchant sees green in red and black
Marlene Gordon is eagerly awaiting the start of the University of Georgia's football season Saturday. But she won't be watching the game. She'll be selling Bulldog novelties to some of those making the pilgrimage up... more »
Taliesin Bookstore to debut new apparel, home accessories at Milwaukee Craft Show
TALIESIN, SPRING GREEN, Wis.– Taliesin Bookstore at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home of Frank Lloyd Wright for nearly 50 years, will showcase new scarves, ties, decorative tiles, throws and other home accessories from the Frank Lloyd... more »
