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New gift shop set to open before December
Carlsbad — There's a leap of faith required when opening any new business, so Pam and Terry Seal feel the name of their new shop is especially appropriate.Divine Cottage, a shop offering a number of... more »
Retail Notebook: Couple in Ballard focus their curiosity on free trade
While on vacation in Thailand with their teenage sons, Tammy and Andy James, the owners of Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on the Seattle waterfront, had one of those moments that suddenly make everything else fall... more »
Bridgewater Launches Four New Fragrances for 2008
Fragrances for Spring 2008:TULIPS - A very soft elegant fragrance with fresh tops notes of the morning dew in honor of the beautiful flower. Tulips by Bridgewater will be available in a 22 oz., 14... more »
GLM And Dror Benshetrit Partner to Enhance Accent on Design
White Plains, NY - Emerging design resources, and the overall ambient design of Accent on Design will expand through GLM's partnership with Dror Benshetrit, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in product design, architecture, and art direction,... more »
Seminars, Events & Promotions Offer Added Value at Winter 2008 NYIGF
White Plains, NY - A full slate of educational programming, after-hours networking events and exciting promotions will be offered at the 154th semi-annual edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), February 1-6, 2008,... more »
Richard Hull SALeS Opens Showroom at Pacific Market Center
Seattle - Pacific Market Center continues to grow and proudly announces RH Studio, the showroom division of Richard Hull, SALeS, as the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms. Representing product lines in the... more »
California Gift Show Creates High-Energy Market With Dynamic Programming
White Plains, NY - A full roster of trend-driven, business-building programs and a fun new networking event - "Hollywood Red Carpet" - will inject energy and excitement into the upcoming California Gift Show. With live... more »
New Creative Introduces Additions to Its Top Selling Seeds of Faith Collection
Milford, OH - New Creative, a leading designer and distributor of must-have outdoor living home decor items, introduces new additions to its special inspirational collection, Seeds of Faith. The collection features three complementary subcategories, offering... more »
New Artists, Product Trends Mark Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show
Chicago - This January, Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show, the renowned brand of shows for handcrafted and artisan products, will excite buyers with its showcase of new artists and product trends that meet growing consumer demand... more »
Black Friday: Who Will Shop and How Could It Impact the Bottom Line?
St. Louis - A recent Maritz(R) Poll found that one-third of respondents (37 percent) plan to shop on the day after Thanksgiving. In last year's poll, a similar number (34 percent) said they would shop... more »
How to fight big-box stores, grow your business and win
A downtown business can start with a good idea, but successful owners also need strategic marketing plans, the hardiness to compete with big-box retailers, and a product -- and atmosphere -- customers find unique, Central... more »
Downtown retail is developing
University of Kentucky students had lunch in September from Firehouse Subs, one of the rental tenants in the Center Court development on South Upper Street. At first glance, the news about retail in downtown Lexington... more »
