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Hampton Paper Designs Makes Debut at 2008 NYC Stationery Show
Oak Hill, Virginia - After a successful selling season in the fall focusing in the mid-Atlantic area, Hampton Paper Designs (http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com) will be making its national debut at the National Stationery Show, May 18-21, 2008... more »
POS solutions from QuickStore software give mom-and-pop shops high-tech advantages
PLANO, Texas - In response to demand from smaller retailers, Wasp Barcode Technologies has updated its complete family of Wasp QuickStore point of sale (POS) solutions. Upgraded Wasp QuickStore POS retail software now offers specialty... more »
Stores vie to offer best bang for your rebate
Stephanie Hinshaw wasted no time last week spending her $600 economic stimulus check.The 28-year-old college admissions director bought perfume, three pairs of shoes and new clothes for work. Thanks to some retailer discounts, she had... more »
Spending Appears to be Down On Mother’s Day
It seems the number one gift for Mother's Day in Fresno, was flowers.The National Retail Federation estimated $2.7 billion would be spent on major gifts but that wasn't the consensus on Sunday.Men and women took... more »
Strong family ties in Halcyon
The historic Halcyon Store and Post Office—a South County spiritual and business hub — is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.And as it does, 25-year owner Susie Clark will hand over the reins to her... more »
High-end shopping goes to the dogs at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island mall
Through the sickly sweet fog of designer fragrances, past gleaming cosmetics counters, the giant, furry critter pads across the polished tile. The prim sales clerks don't even bat an eye. They might even reach behind... more »
Mothers and daughters team up for business
Autumn Hill's business plan got a jumpstart the day her mother was downsized.Not letting her mom, Yvonne Kehl, feel sorry for herself for even a minute, Hill explained her idea for starting an advertising, graphic... more »
Many wait till last minute to buy Mother’s Day gift
Corpus Christi — My mama told me, "You better shop around."And with Mother's Day rounding the bend, now is the time to put the lovely lady's advice to good use. Hop to it, shoppers.Precious hours... more »
Town and country gifts at the gallery
Combining town and country can be quite difficult but the Gregson family seem to have cracked it.Driving past this shop on a busy Cardiff street, it is hard to imagine it is there as a... more »
Naturally maternal gifts found at Dandelion Mud Pie
If you've left it to the last minute to get your maternal parental unit something for tomorrow that doesn't involve tulips or chocolate and that's also a gift to Mother Earth, get on over to... more »
National Stationery Show to present largest product showcase in 62-year history
White Plains, NY - The National Stationery Show (NSS) will solidify its position as North America's largest discovery zone for social stationery products, May 18-21, 2008, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,... more »
Gift Cards and Cash Most Popular Graduation Gifts, According to NRF Survey
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to gift giving, especially as graduation season approaches. According to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, small-in-size items like gift... more »
