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Betty’s Gift Shop to Close
Minnesota — After 38 years in business Betty Rupp is taking down her shingle. Although she is selling out her gift shop business, Betty plans on keeping busy giving piano lessons at her home, something... more »
Super Bowl sales kickoff
Despite growing worries about a possible recession, U.S. consumers plan to spend, spend, spend in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl and local retailers are optimistic they'll see their share of the action.Americans will spend $9.5... more »
Strawberry Bazaar store closing after 38 years in Portsmouth
Portsmouth — Another landmark store is closing.Bickford's restaurant at the Portsmouth traffic circle and KFC on Woodbury Avenue recently announced they will not renew their leases. Now Strawberry Bazaar on Market Street is closing its... more »
Jewelry to Fall Slightly as Valentine’s Day Gift
The average consumer plans to spend $122.98 on Valentine's Day, similar to last year's $119.67, according to a National Retail Federation survey. Total spending on Valentine's Day is expected to reach $17.02 billion.Traditional gifts, such... more »
Inspiration Sets the Stage for Winter 2008 Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1
Las Vegas - The year's first major international event for home furnishings industry professionals kicks off in high style today in Las Vegas. From products to programming, entertainment to inspiration, cash giveaways to sheer cache,... more »
From the Negev Desert, Ethical Arts Debuts at New York International Gift Fair
Wilmington, DE - Ethical Arts will debut its new line of fair-traded handmade decorative pillows, table runners, handbags, dolls, wastebaskets made from recycled magazines, and other gift items at the New York International Gift Fair,... more »
Apparel Recession? Maybe, Maybe Not
Even before consumers rang up the weakest Christmas in five years, retail shares were beaten down and plagued by worries of just how slow the American consumer will become in 2008.That's why it is ironic... more »
For many entrepreneurs, business begins at home
As of Jan. 22, Vallejo boasted 2,599 home-based businesses, a city official said - an alternative that has been growing locally and nationally for at least a decade.In Vallejo, the number of applications for home-based... more »
Say hi to places to go buy, buy
Clark County shoppers have shown their approval of new and expanding retailers in this market by increasing the amount of retail spending they do at home, and retailers are responding with even more new stores... more »
Mishawaka store is dream come true
Stefanie Buysse made a vow on her 25th birthday. She told herself she would open a retail store in the next 10 years.The native Mishawakan has accomplished that goal -- just in the nick of... more »
Seniors Center gift shop benefits from merchandise made locally
Not many people knew that the Oshkosh Seniors Center had a gift shop.That's no longer true since the store moved to a new location with a new marketing strategy, said Antonia Anand, Oshkosh Seniors Center... more »
Store owners worried about economy
Fayetteville -- Tough economic times can hit businesses hard, particularly if their products are considered luxury items rather than necessities. For one Fayetteville store owner, her business has dropped dramatically over the past few months,... more »
