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Big-box stores are homing in on teachers; They hope discounts will reward and reel in the out-of-pocket spenders
The back-to-school season often has parents scouring ads for discounts and promotions on school supplies.But teachers are looking for discounts, too. And major retailers are starting to focus on this market, since teachers often end... more »
Downtown Bristol atmosphere and merchants are attracting diverse new businesses
Bristol, Va. - Scott Howard can't stop talking about the warm welcome he's received from people in the Twin City.The owner of Short Sheet Fabric, Howard recently opened his business in the former J.C. Penney... more »
New Product Announcement from Prosperity Tree
Bring Another Seat to the Table! When you're ready to work, you need a seat at the table. And your gadgets need a seat, too. Now there's iSeats for the table or desk - a... more »
Peek-A-Boo Bag makes a game of idle time for little ones
Draper, UT - Imagine you're at the airport and they've delayed your flight for three hours. No big deal. You go to the gift shop and pick up a few choice magazines. Now imagine your... more »
Luxury Consumers Spent More Buying Luxuries in the Second Quarter, but Consumer Confidence Wavered
Stevens, PA — Affluent consumers went on a spending spree for luxuries in the second quarter 2007. The typical luxury consumer spent $15,283 buying luxury goods and services during the second quarter, 9 percent more... more »
Couple’s shoe is made specially for toddler set
When Kim and Brian Gross picked up their 1-year-old daughter Riley from day care, she was often barefoot -- even in the winter.Because the child's shoes were hard-soled, the day care workers took them off... more »
Boston Gift Show Experiences Surge in First-Time Exhibitors
White Plains, NY - The Boston Gift Show will deliver fresh resources to retailers this September, as more than 60 companies make their debut at the September 15-18, 2007, edition taking place at the Boston... more »
Wilton Armetale Goes to the Dogs at the NY International Gift Show
Mount Joy, PA - Celebrate the dog days of summer with Wilton Armetale's pet-themed picture frames, featured products of the Wilton Home Collection on display at the New York International Gift Show, Javits booth number... more »
Mud Pie Debuts New Additions to Its Popular EiEiO Collection
July 2007 - Mud Pie's Popular EiEiO collection received even more accolades, when Bachelorette star, Trista Sutter received the three-piece Cow Clothing Set as a baby gift. As featured in US Weekly's July 9, 2007... more »
Adora Offers Sneak Peak of 2008 Doll Line
Edison, NJ - Award-winning doll manufacturer, Adora, Inc., will be traveling across the country in July and August to obtain consumer feedback on its 2008 product line. The public is invited to see a sneak... more »
Prattville’s Polka Dot Zebra thrives
Sonya Tatum said she and Brandy Wohlers were looking for a catchy and creative name for their business when they started compiling a list of possibilities. They succeeded when they came up with Polka Dot... more »
Unique New Lenox store shares one-of-a-kind gifts
When it comes to gift stores, Petals & Twigs used to be the best kept secret in New Lenox."Now the secret is out. Everyone's heard of it," manager Jan Nemeth said.Nemeth credited the increased awareness... more »
