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Is Online Shopping Killing Traditional Retail?
The recent National Retail Federation (NRF) report about holiday shopping asked a question that is on everyone's mind: is online shopping killing the traditional retail store? The NRF provided the following answer to this question:Retailers... more »
Yorkshire Soap Company will make dog soap for “top people’s store”
An Otley business has won a major contract with its latest pet project – to produce canine soap for Harrods.The Yorkshire Soap Company, which has its other shop at Hebden Bridge, has been drawing many... more »
Midwest-CBK Product Stars on Cover of Martha Stewart Halloween Handbook
Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle in home décor, gifts, holiday and candles, is proud to announce their product is prominently featured on the cover... more »
Raven’s Nest Specialties Recognized at Atlanta Gourmet Market
Fort Mill, SC - Raven's Nest Specialties recently returned from a successful showing at the AmericasMart Atlanta Gourmet Market. The family-owned gourmet food and specialty gift company was named Best of Atlanta in two categories... more »
New store offers smorgasbord of affordable gifts
At Tapanga's Trinkets and Treasures, $50 can go a long way, and that's exactly what its owners want.The new store, which opened Friday at 3008 S. 17th Ave. in Wausau, carries a smorgasbord of affordable... more »
Experts outline expectations for holiday shopping
Yakima, Wash. -- In last week's Reporter's Notebook, I outlined some indicators that may be key to the upcoming holiday shopping season.This time around, I turned to three experts to give me their take on... more »
Evans toy store owners keep eyes on trends
Trey and Susy Allen met two decades ago on the University of Georgia's campus. He was a freshman Delta Tau Delta fraternity member studying small-business administration, and she was a junior Sigma Kappa sorority member... more »
International Floral & Gift Center Renamed International Trade Plaza
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that the International Floral & Gift Center, the original building on its campus, will be renamed the International Trade Plaza. The... more »
Lakeshore Candle’s Bath Salts Ideal for Last Minute Holiday Orders
Zeeland, MI - Lakeshore Candle Company®, a leading manufacturer of clean burning and fragrant soy wax candles, provides retailers and gift givers with an affordable and last minute gift alternative this holiday season: "Lakeshore Candle... more »
Offinger’s Marketplaces 2011 Dates
Offinger's Marketplaces have announced the dates for their 2011 Immediate Delivery (cash & carry) Wholesale Trade Shows. March 19, August 20, Veterans Memorial Building, Columbus, Ohio November 5, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio Since 1930,... more »
Florida’s Market Center Is Getting Bigger by the Acre™
Atlanta, GA - Returning January 22-24, 2011 to the Orange County Convention Center's North Concourse (Hall A), the winter Orlando Gift Show is perfectly timed to help Florida retailers preview new lines for spring holidays... more »
San Francisco International Gift Fair Kicks Off Winter 2011 Gift Show Season With New Resources, New Business Opportunities & New January Dates
Atlanta, GA - Now the largest gift show in California, the San Francisco International Gift Fair (SFIGF) is also the first show of 2011. Kicking off the 2011 gift show season, the SFIGF returns January... more »
