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Retail Sales Show Resiliency in April, According to NRF
Washington - After several months of lackluster sales, retailers finally have a reason to cheer. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for April (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose 2.3... more »
Habits change as gas soars
State College — As gasoline prices shot up to $3.75.9 a gallon Monday, nearing a new threshold of $4, Centre County residents were driving less and turning more to public transit, fuel-efficient cars and bicycles."Ridership... more »
Expansion of At Home yields NYIGF
White Plains, NY - Through strategic expansion of home furnishings and related products, the Summer 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) will present more than 600 suppliers of hard lines and soft goods -... more »
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 »
