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Businesses use the Web for retailing
There are few retail businesses that haven't felt the pervasive pull-and-tug of the Internet, and nobody knows that better than Chris Butts, general manager of Charmar Flower & Gift Shop.There was a time when traditional... more »
This Summer, Americasmart Exhibitors Presented Boldest, Best in Product Merchandising
Atlanta - Each January and July—during The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, more than 2,000 showrooms and 4,400 temporary booths are judged on their creative efforts, including use of space, product display and... more »
U.S. teen retailers seek edge for back-to-school
Chicago, July 20 (Reuters) - The back-to-school shopping season has already begun, but the forecast for U.S. clothing sales appears cloudier than in years past.With factors such as higher gas and grocery prices weighing heavily... more »
Aurora Announces Newest ’07-’08 Products for Baby
Pico Rivera, CA - Aurora World Inc.'s (Aurora) giving retailers something to coo about with their spectacular new releases from the Baby Aurora catalog of products for infants and toddlers. Retailers have been anxiously anticipating... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Layers it On
Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is previewing their latest line at the summer trade shows, where a significant trend continues to be the layering of handcrafted jewelry.... more »
Special Events During NeoCon Xpress
Chicago - NeoCon Xpress, the West Coast's premier contract furnishings show, makes an exciting debut with two days of special events, accomplished speakers and educational programming. The West Coast's foremost event for architects, designers and... more »
Textillery Weavers Names Diane Baker & Company Midwest Sales Agency
Bloomington - Diane Baker & Company has been named Midwest sales agency for woven accent and design trend leader Textillery Weavers. Representing the Bloomington, Indiana-based company's full line of hand-woven throws and top of bed... more »
Riverton businesswoman puts New Leaf on market
Riverton — A fixture on Main Street could soon be a thing of the past.The New Leaf Gift Shoppe and Tea Room property has been put on the market."It's just time," owner Phyllis Rodgers said... more »
A unique array of goods
The owners of Unique Creations are finding their niche.Betina Geiger and Sue Silvia opened the boutique gift shop in February with an initial emphasis on locally produced art, plus their gift baskets and photography.In the... more »
Bringing toys to life
Cherie Bouchard is seeing firsthand how a toy craze takes off with the increasingly popular Webkinz pet.The plush toy comes with a secret code that allows the owner to enter Webkinz.com, an online world where... more »
Preventing Retail Theft
In retail, you want your products to fly off the shelves and out the door--but only after they've been paid for. Theft--both by customers and employees--costs American retailers more than $33 billion per year. Entire... more »