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American Craft Retailers Expo: Post-Show Report
(Mooresville, NC) After two years of planning, the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) debuted May 2-4, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. "We're very pleased with the support from artists and retailers to make... more »
Boca father and son open post office with sweet treats
"Look at this," said Peter Wolff, with a glimmer in his eyes as the stuffed animal began to rock back and forth and sing a tune. In the next breath, "They really look real and... more »
New changes give hope to downtown merchants; Retailers count on crowded streets to generate customers
For the past few weeks, Stuart Powell has noticed something he hasn't seen for a while in downtown Lansing.The owner of Linn & Owen Jewelers was prepping his 100-plus-year-old business to move from Washtenaw Street... more »
World Market Center Offers Dynamic Trends Series During July Las Vegas Market
La Vegas - Las Vegas Market aims to provide retailers and designers with the most relevant seminars and education to improve their business, and this summer will deliver its most comprehensive and inspiring trend series... more »
U.S. Retail Sales Probably Rose in May on Gasoline Purchases
June 13 (Bloomberg) -- Retail sales in the U.S. probably rose in May as record gasoline prices lifted purchases at service stations, economists said ahead of a report today.Sales rose 0.6 percent after a 0.2... more »
Retail sales, import prices surge
Washington (Reuters) - Retail sales rose more than twice as much as expected in May, while import prices surged, adding to recent data suggesting the U.S. economy is recovering strongly after a slowdown in the... more »
OneCoast Expands Online Showroom: Company Shifts Showroom Investments to Reflect Where Retailers Want To Buy
OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, announced the launch of its new Online Showroom for independent retailers at... more »
Mid-Year Introductions Debut at Peking Handicraft, Inc.
San Francisco, CA - San Francisco-based Peking Handicraft, Inc. continues to offer new, creative designs with more than 100 new 2007 Summer introductions. Items include rugs, hooked and needlepoint pillows, holiday and everyday guest towels,... more »
Boys & toys: Consumers expected to spend $9.9B on Father’s Day gifts
Father's Day for Ron Bean has included a few ties and a screwdriver, all things he's gotten rid of."Father's Day has come a long way," the Dallas resident said while strolling around downtown Jackson on... more »
Collingswood wants retail traffic to lumber westward
Borough officials are introducing new retail sites and completing an ongoing construction project in an effort to expand the borough's bustling main corridor.The goal is to push more clientele toward the west end of Haddon... more »
Owners like the view from Mirador; Baking supply shop became sustainable community one-stop
From treeless paper products to supplies for preserving food, Mirador, an 1,800-square-foot store on the corner of Southeast Division Street and 21st Avenue, offers customers an incredible range of Earth-friendly goods."Back in the late '90s,... more »
Buyers Market Signs Three-Year Deal with Hargrove, Inc.
Baltimore, Md. - The Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation's largest wholesale craft show, has signed a three-year contract with Hargrove, Inc. to be its official tradeshow decorator.The contract was signed after the Buyers... more »
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