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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 »
Consumers Slow to Start Holiday Shopping, According to NRF Survey
Washington, November 12, 2007 - Retailers who are concerned that holiday sales aren't living up to expectations needn't worry: shoppers are off to a slow start. According to the National Retail Federation's 2007 Holiday Consumer... more »
Stores that stand the test of time
Shoppers have their favorite stores. They might sell unique earrings or barbecue grills, porcelain figurines or the latest shoes. The quality, variety and selection of goods, of course, are the heart of the draw.But it's... more »
Business still brisk for handful still open on Wildwoods B’walk
North Wildwood - Two visitors ask a passerby to take their picture on the Boardwalk, with the beach and crashing surf in the background.Nothing remarkable, except in this snapshot of a day at the shore... more »
Fair market values – Shopping movement offers guilt-free gifts
Think of it as your personal contribution to peace on Earth this holiday season. A combination of South Sound shops and church-sponsored events offers you the chance to purchase fairly traded gift items crafted by... more »
Out of the Way Is A-OK for These Retailers
Lake Wales | In the retail world, an age-old real estate slogan is the oft-quoted mantra: Location, location, location. Retailers pay premium dollar for high-traffic areas, choosing to cluster with other retail stores in malls... more »
