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Local retailing trends show some signs of economic turnaround
Upper Providence — A two-hour wait for a table at Olive Garden on weekends and insanely long checkout lines at Wegmans on any given Saturday might indicate that the economy has finally gone from bust... more »
Shopping Scientist Paco Underhill Tackles Online Retail
Paco Underhill, CEO of Envirosell and a renowned scholar of consumer culture, has a message for retailers: It's no longer the early 20th century.Too many retailers, he said in a recent interview with this blog,... more »
Zinful owner given downtowner award
Kennewick — Cheri Manley's dedication and tireless work to improve the Kennewick downtown area earned her the title of 2009 Downtowner of the Year on Tuesday.She received the award during the Historic Downtown Partnership's Downtowner... more »
The Donald Zolan co Brand program with International Harvester Expands into Apparel
The Zolan Company announces the Donald Zolan Farmall Collection of Holiday Fleece from Country Casuals, the imprinted apparel licensee for Farmall-IH under license from CNH America LLC, based on Zolan's inspiring and nostalgic oil paintings... more »
New Shop in Brewer Showcases Maine Artisans
Maine — A new business opened in Brewer this weekend.It's called Cottageville Crafts and Gift Shop, but you won't find just anything in this shop. It carries hand made items by maine artists.Owner Kristina Kenny says... more »
Foursquare networking site rewards users and businesses
Kentucky — "Check in." "You are the mayor." "You've earned the Bender Badge." If you know what I'm talking about, you're one of the growing number of users of Foursquare, a company that's on the... more »
YaYa Gurlz gives customers a reason to smile
Texas — Mom is a little bit Janis Joplin. Daughter is a little bit rodeo chic.Their unique styles in fashion and home décor dovetail at Ya Ya Gurlz."I'm the hippie, and she's the outlaw," said Julie... more »
Artful Shopper: Preppy in Paradise busy since its opening
Florida — Talking shop with Leanne Luehrman, owner of Preppy in Paradise, a monogramming boutique in Fort Myers."Preppy in Paradise is very bright and cheery and well organized. We stock items that are for gift giving.... more »
Phase One of 3-Year Strategic Plan Unveiled at Summer NYIGF
White Plains, NY — Three key components of a three-year "Focus Forward NYIGF 2013" strategic plan will be implemented in time for the August 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with the introduction of... more »
Kimaya USA Inc. Finds New Home at 7 W New York
New York, NY – 7 W New York® is quickly becoming the address for businesses in an ever-increasing number of categories. In addition to tabletop, gift, textiles and display, the centrally located showroom space and... more »
Burbank gift store chooses purpose over profit
Like any gift boutique, Bliss Unlimited has artfully arranged its colorful handmade baskets and gemstone bracelets to entice browsers to buy.But if customers linger a while, they will realize purpose trumps profit at this shop... more »
Shop owner overwhelmed by community support during hard times
For nine years, Dawn Spencer has owned a Silver Spring shop that sells greeting cards. She has followed the life passages of her customers through the cards they buy, cards neatly arranged under familiar headings:... more »
