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Businesses anticipate increased revenue from convention center crowds
Las Cruces, NM — The equation is simple: More hotel guests equals more customers. Artist Maria Christina operates Regalos y Art Gift Shop in the Ramada Palms de Las Cruces, 201 E. University Ave. She... more »
Shops grapple with fallout from group coupons
Chicago, IL —Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette.Some of the nail... more »
Saving our shore, a T-shirt at a time
Dauphin Island, Alabama -- Once the oil spill began, Mack and Joy Russell, owners of the gift shop mack-n-dd's Emporium, watched their sales receipts drop drastically. And their beach house here, typically rented throughout the... more »
Stores ramp up back-to-school promotions
The back-to-school retail bell has rung.Consumers are out earlier, perhaps giving themselves time to get the best bargains. And retailers are ready, enticing them with specials, discounts, freebies, charity fundraisers and a few "must-have items"... more »
Five Exhibitors Awarded NYIGF’s Highest “Sustainability3” Status
White Plains, NY — Five participants in the SustainAbility: design for a better world®display at the summer 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have been designated as achieving the highest level of sustainability for... more »
Squeezed department stores make most of space
At Hyundai Department Store's Sinchon branch, in the heart of the commercial district north of the Han River, there are six so-called "shops-in-walls." These tiny nooks full of made-to-order display cases were created by moving... more »
Planet Dog Delivers Tail Wagging Gifts That Give Back
Portland, ME - Planet Dog's holiday collection offers canine companions on shopping lists a new seasonal flavor for their popular line of organic dog treats, durable Orbee-Tuff® toys and soft, squeaky toys for dogs of... more »
Aurora’s Ho-Ho-Host of Holiday Themed Plush Perfect Stocking Stuffers for Santa
Pico Rivera, CA – Leading toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. announced today the highlights from its annual "Holiday" catalog, which features over 100 winter and Christmas themed plush animals and characters. In addition... more »
Need a 7-foot chicken? Pasco store offers extreme lawn art
Tampa Bay, FL - Some people want their property to feel like a Mediterranean villa. Others prefer Caribbean casual.But for a select few, nothing says "Home, sweet home" like a life-size hippopotamus statue wallowing in... more »
Britt specialty store owner celebrates a half-decade of pursuing passions
Britt, IA - Marvea Smidt knows how to keep her promises.Several years ago, Smidt's mother - who at age 82, retired from her own business venture as owner of the Gift Nook and Bible store... more »
Regional economy continues to expand slowly
Boston, MA - The New England economy continued to expand in recent weeks, but signs of slowing appeared as some companies reported mixed results and most remained cautious in hiring, according to a Federal Reserve... more »
Four Tips for a Holiday Strategy
If you're like most retailers, you depend heavily on holiday to generate the bulk of your sales for the year. So it needs to be a good season.To make the most of your holiday, it... more »
