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Canadian Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected In November
Statistics Canada released its report on Canadian retail sales in the month of November on Tuesday, showing that sales rose more than economists had been expecting due in large part to a sharp rise in... more »
Boutique wine shop now at Stony Point mall
Wine stores in shopping malls aren't all that common.But Tony Vadella wants to change that.He opened Bella Vino wine shop at Stony Point Fashion Park in South Richmond two months ago."Wine shops generally are destination-type... more »
Fast tech leaves mark at retail show
It wasn't the speed of sound that made noise at last week's National Retail Federation's trade show, but the fact that rapidity is driving retail technology. "Speed is impacting greatly what is going on in... more »
New shop opens in Erie
After a Financial Times of London reporter described us as "the unfashionable town of Erie," in an otherwise flattering story on GE Transportation, I didn't know whether to be offended or proud.I'm glad my hometown... more »
Exercise your buys
Shopping has become a recreational activity for so many people that even resort towns devoted to physical recreation are creating quaint shopping villages for the apres-ski set.In the interest of retail, I recently went on... more »
Gift shop goes above and beyond
Treasures Unlimited, a gift shop that offers many other services, is owned by Carol Jean Myers of Columbia.Myers started her first business in Hattiesburg in 1985 and stayed at that location until 1989. In August... more »
New Gift Show at Old Location in Heart of New Delhi; Indian Houseware & Gift Fair-Spring ’08
New Delhi - Society of Small and Medium Enterprises announces a new Gift Show, Indian Houseware & Gift Fair-Spring 08, is being held in old exhibition venue in New Delhi popularly known as "PRAGATI MAIDAN"... more »
Bibi & Mimi Appoints Anne McGilvray & Company
New York - Bibi & Mimi, creator of baby shoes, onesies and socks that are gift packaged, has joined forces with Anne McGilvray & Co to be its new sales group. This agreement will better... more »
F!nds Dallas Temp Show to be Biggest Ever; KidsWorld to Attempt Grand Opening World Record
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that its January market beginning this week will feature the largest temporary exhibits in its history as well as a world... more »
GHTA’s Retailer Advisory Board to Present In New York
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, will sponsor seminar at the New York International Gift Fair on Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m. in the Javits Center, Room... more »
Annaleece Gives Back
Annaleece has always felt strongly about giving back to those in need. In 2006 the company donated over $10,000.00 in Swarovski crystal jewelry, figurines, and cash contributions. This past 2007, Annaleece more than tripled that... more »
Yankee Candle Opens in Florida, Offers Free Shipping
Yankee Candle is probably one of the most popular brands for home decorating scent candles. The people who run the Boone Docks Gift Shop in Sebastian, Florida have opened a new store that promises honesty... more »