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7 Innovative Ways the iPad Is Used in Retail
In a commercial environment dominated by online and mobile shopping, it's only fitting that the iPad is leading a brick and mortar renaissance to recreate in-store excitement. Across the industry, everyone from retailers to restaurateurs... more »
C & F Enterprises celebrates 35 years with an iPad 2 Raffle
Newport News, VA - C & F Enterprises will celebrate its 35th birthday with an iPad 2 raffle during the summer months. The theme of the summer celebration is "It's our birthday and you receive... more »
Wedding Bells and Cash Registers Ring in Wake of Same-Sex Marriage
Chelsea, NY — With popular "Mister and Mister" marriage cards flying off of his shelves, Chelsea gift and jewelry store owner Jay Gurewitsch stood behind the counter of his shop and prepared his Monday order.... more »
Tap America Announces the Tap America Certified Merchant Program
June 28, 2011 - TAP America, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening America and its citizens, today announced the launch of the TAP America Certified Merchant Program aimed at promoting businesses that currently carry at... more »
Shameless Jewelry Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Los Angeles, CA - The popular jewelry line, SHAMELESS, joins the struggle against breast cancer by promoting awareness and encouraging research to finding a cure. Available 'all year round', 20% of all sales of the... more »
Road Runners LLC Continues Dramatic Expansion; Launches New England Division
Road Runners LLC announces its expansion into the New England market with 11 new territories in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as parts of Upstate New York. Road Runners... more »
Small retailers shopping the Dallas market expect a solid second half of 2011
While economists try to forecast the second half of this year, wholesalers at the Dallas Market Center say their customers were ready to shop. Attendance at the market center's home and gift show, where retailers... more »
Queen Anne shop helping lost socks find their mate
Seattle, WA - Walking around the neighborhood, a Queen Anne shop owner found herself feeling sad seeing all the poor lost socks lying alone on the sidewalk, in the street or on fences. So, she... more »
Committee Seeks More Fair Trade Products in Local Shops
A recent petition campaign launched by the Fair Trade Teaneck Steering Committee aims to get the signatures of 1,000 area residents in order to make the case to Teaneck businesses that township shoppers want more... more »
IV Pole Pals Wins The Next Big Thing Contest
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced The Next Big Thing winner, IV Pole Pals. The Next Big Thing is a national search for the best new products... more »
Up With Paper Acquires Popshots Studios
Mason, OH – Up With Paper, the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of pop-up greeting cards, has acquired Popshots Studios, a European distributor of greeting cards and related products.Up With Paper has enjoyed dramatic growth... more »
The Market is Back for Round Two on July 9th
Grand Rapids, MI - Turn a stale summer day Saturday into a celebration of community by visiting The Market presented by Avenue for the Arts on July 9th. Arts vendors, musicians and local businesses will... more »
