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Downtown Riverside looks for right mix of businesses to spur revival
Where Old Town Pasadena has The Cheesecake Factory, downtown Riverside has Simple Simon's. Where San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter has Quicksilver and Oakley stores, Riverside has Mrs. Tiggy-Winkles and Citrus Punch Designs.Independent shops and restaurants lend... more »
Prosperity Tree announces alliance with Berryware
Prosperity Tree International has announced that they have added Berryware to their selection of playful hand-painted ceramic art and tableware. Over the past 20 years, Prosperity Tree has carved its niche by featuring high-quality ceramics,... more »
Pacific Market Center Announces Speakers for August Show
Seattle - Pacific Market Center announces a dynamic group of speakers providing buyers with insights, inspiration and information during Seattle Market Week - Summer Gift and Home Accessories Show August 15-21, the Pacific Northwest's premier... more »
Pumpernickel Press takes home a LOUIE
For the second straight year Pumpernickel Press took home a LOUIE. This year's winner was the card "Bird Village" featuring artwork from John Obolewicz. The win came in the category of "Best Christmas, General" and... more »
Cynthia Webb Launches New Home Series
Few images evoke as many strong emotions as that of home - it's where the heart is, after all. And as American poet Robert Frost has told us, it's the place where, when you have... more »
Gift Shop is Offering Something Different
Alicia Dorau knows there are a lot of gift shops in the Fremont area, but she thinks she can fill a certain niche missing from the scene.When she opened The Unique Boutique June 1 with... more »
Shop girls: Teen buying habits not so over indulgent
They agonize over price. They're thoughtful, not impulsive. They arrive at the mall with information and purpose. They actually care about what their parents would think about those micro shorts.They are teenage girls, and this... more »
Attacking Counterfeits: Wal-Mart Unit Settles With Fendi Over Fakes
The sidewalk sellers of fake designer goods now aren't the only ones on high alert.In a case bound to send a chill through the retail industry, Fendi and Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart, have... more »
Sprint Puts Shoppers In Touch With Slifter; GPS Service Locates Stores Offering Items Selected by Cellphone
Sprint Nextel Corp. today begins offering a mobile-search service from closely held GPShopper LLC that uses global-positioning-system technology, enabling consumers to use cellphones to find products in retail stores.The service allows shoppers to learn where... more »
May retail sales could spell relief after weak April
Chicago (MarketWatch) -- Most U.S. retailers will be breathing a sigh of relief Thursday when they report May sales results that are expected to be better than they were in April, but a dose of... more »
Local Business, 4 U Gift Celebrates 3rd Year Anniversary!
4U Gift, located in the Town Center, is preparing to celebrate it's 3rd Anniversary on June 8th. The owner of 4U Gift, Nuray began her business about 6 years ago on a small cart in... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Launches Latest Trend Collection at May Market
Los Angeles, CA - Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, previewed their latest line at the New York Accessories Circuit & Intermezzo, to great success. Significant summer trends... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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