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Easter display inspired by childhood memories:
Hingham - The Easter Bunny has already paid a visit to the Hingham Gift Company, leaving behind an eye-catching and sumptuous "Easter Basket Buffet" for kids of all ages.Upon entering, customers' eyes are immediately drawn... more »
Enviro-bag takes Fylde by storm
An environmentally friendly solution to carrying shopping is taking a Fylde town by storm.Shoppers at Willow gift shop and tea room on Breck Road in Poulton are going wild for the store's special newspaper bags... more »
Local retailers seek holiday sales jump
With all the talk of an economic slowdown, retailers are hoping that Easter will help to get their sales hopping again.Some consumers, however, say they plan on cutting back on their spending because they're worried... more »
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Mall Retailers
Whilst the number of shoppers visiting malls in small groups as a pure leisure outing is increasing, the majority of shopper trips to the mall are still destination based. That is, the shopper is going... more »
Retail study urges linking Main, Lady streets
Lady Street and Main Street are best suited to become downtown Columbia's shopping destinations, according to a study to be released today by a Washington, D.C., consulting firm.To help make that happen, the city should... more »
Patience Brewster Will Depart Dept. 56, Start Her Own Manufacturing Company
Designer Patience Brewster has announced that PATIENCE BREWSTER, INC. will begin manufacturing her ornaments, enamel boxes and gift items in 2009. Since 2000, Department 56, the Minneapolis-based manufacturer of gift and specialty items, has produced... more »
Planet Dog Receives 2008 Maine Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
Portland, ME - Planet Dog is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the 2008 Maine Governor's Award for Business Excellence. Governor John Baldacci presented the prestigious award to Alex Fisher, Planet Dog's... more »
GHTA Announces 2008 Dates for Sales Associate Training
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) announces new dates and locations for its popular two-day training course for sales associates - Selling in the Gift and Home Industry. Courses are scheduled for the following... more »
Savory Spice Shop about the customer
Janet Johnston says that you can smell her store from half a block away.Although most people wouldn't admit that to their customers, it is a point of pride for her.Janet, along with her husband Mike... more »
Buying power of women on display
More women are making household buying decisions across the country and business owners and marketers are tailoring services to reflect the shift."There is a pretty huge, emerging trend," said Ruth Winig, senior vice president at... more »
Mom, daughter keep boutique going strong
In the world of superstores, running a small, self-owned retail store isn't easy.But Samantha Stokes and her mother, Susan Stokes, are fighting the odds with an Indian Trail boutique, One Sassy Chic, that celebrated its... more »
Sweetness always for sale here
I ran into Peter Cottontail the other day. He's about 36 inches tall, weighs 22 pounds and is made of dreamy chocolate. He's also being raffled off at Kilwin's over in Ballantyne Village.What is Kilwin's?... more »
