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New Artists Add Flair To Leanin’ Tree’s Boxed Christmas Card Line
Boulder, Colo. - Leanin' Tree's 2007 line of boxed Christmas cards is loaded with new artists and new designs to generate repeat business for their retailers. Of 324 designs, 166 are new for the year.New... more »
Study Finds That Problems Related to Salespeople are the Most Detrimental to Retailers
Philadelphia -- A new study released today finds that Americans clearly deem front-line sales staff the single biggest detriment to their shopping experience, resulting in more lost business and negative word of mouth than any... more »
Antique store gets new digs
Hedgesville — With its new, historic location, North Mountain Arts has gained a roomful of antique wares ripe for purchasing. Patina Antiques, the side business of Wendy Wigtil, now shares space with one of Hedgesville's... more »
Wisconsin’s independent retailers work hard to survive
WATERTOWN - The zipper was just 2 years old when Eli Fischer and a partner opened a clothing store on the west bank of the Rock River.Now, after 112 years in this city's downtown, Fischer's... more »
Retailers look beyond Bellingham; As retail expands in the county, merchants offer a word to the wise: Give it time and have the
Karla and Santos Garza are learning how tough the retail industry can be.The Garzas own Rocks & Things Gift Shop and Mail Drop in two buildings on Portal Way in Ferndale. They've operated the gift... more »
Retail zones envisioned downtown
When RedPeak Properties began renovating the downtown high-rise now known as 1600 Glenarm Place, attracting the right ground-floor retailers was a critical part of the planning."We were trying to provide support for our residents and... more »
Shopping for Mom
A nationwide spending trend during the first quarter that spilled over into April is expected to continue this month as consumers visit stores and restaurants for Mother's Day.Shoppers are expected to dole out almost $16... more »
Enesco Announces Launch of Newly Redesigned and Improved Consumer Shopping Website
Itasca, Ill. - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the giftware, and home and garden decor industries, today announced the launch of the Company's enhanced and improved consumer shopping web site at enesco.com. The new web... more »
Seminars, Events and Promotions Extend Opportunities at August 2007 NYIGF
White Plains, NY - A full slate of educational programming, after-hours networking events and exciting promotions will be offered to New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) participants, Saturday, August 11, through Thursday, August 16, 2007,... more »
Plain Jane’s Ceramic Line is Newest Branch for Oak Patch Gifts
Eugene, OR- Oak Patch Gifts announced today the expansion of its family of gift brands with the acquisition of Plain Jane, Inc. Designed by popular Louisiana based artist Jane Chapman, the line features hand painted... more »
Bead store in industrial park is hidden treasure
The industrial park atmosphere outside gives no clue to what you'll find inside Confetti, The Bead Place.This Surprise bead shop is tucked so far away, in fact, that the first time I tried to find... more »
Expert shares retail techniques
"This is your best opportunity for profit."Nationally known retail merchandising expert Rick Segel talked with Buck's Shoes owner Kirk Brown as he leaned over the store's jewelry counter that encloses its cash register toward the... more »
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Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. 💕 The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor and draws on the soft hues and comforting vibes of retro design, but with an updated approach designed to feel contemporary. ![]()
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