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Retail is moving more dollars than ever into radio
We've been hearing this quite a bit lately: the medium is changing—meaning the way the dollars are coming into radio. Retailers like Macy's, Lowe's, Home Depot, Walgreen's, AutoZone, Kohl's and Wal-Mart, while some are giving... more »
Gift shop owner takes pride in service, community, environment
Galloway Township – If it's in Sunrise Cards and Gifts, it's there because proprietor Sarah Bellino likes it."I pick out things that are special to me," Bellino said Friday, April 9 as her shop approached... more »
World Market Center Las Vegas Amasses New Exhibitors for Inaugural Gift+Home Market
Las Vegas — Gift and home décor buyers now have more reasons to attend the inaugural Gift+HomeTM at Las Vegas Market, slated for Aug. 2-6 at World Market Center Las Vegas. With more than 200... more »
Scandle, LLC Announces Distributorship in France & Italy
Dallas, TX – Scandle® LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the finest quality massage candles and complimentary spa products, today announced an exclusive partnership with Nailevo S.r.l. as the distributor of Scandle® Massage Candles... more »
Green Field Paper Company Transforming Junk Mail into Eco-Conscious Works of Art
San Diego, CA – In honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Green Field Paper Company recently threw a one-of-a-kind party. The manufacturer of innovative, eco-friendly paper invited employees, customers and friends to... more »
James Douglas Glover Named Icon Honors Life Achievement Award Recipient
Atlanta, GA — James Douglas Glover has been named the first ICON HONORS Life Achievement award recipient by unanimous vote of the ICON executive committee and with the full endorsement of ICON partners Gift &... more »
Los Gatos dress shop is putting on the Rix
The right clothes can have a profound effect on the way a woman feels, and no one knows that better than Allison Rix. Clothes not only made her feel good, they saved her. Rix, a... more »
Aurora Launches New YooHoo & Friends Website
Pico Rivera, CA – Toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. has launched a brand new web site for its best selling brand, YooHoo & Friends. The free, interactive virtual world at YoohooFriends.com requires no... more »
River Card renews ‘Shop Local’ emphasis
Laughlin — The latest step in the local business community's efforts to encourage residents to "Shop Local" will be the River Card, a gift card that can be purchased for varying amounts. It will go... more »
Fair trade group thinking globally
The mission of global fair trade is simple, yet ambitious: to contribute to global economic development and poverty relief through education and promotion of products that adhere to fair trade principles.Fair Trade Bloomington's goal centers... more »
Florence’s Sweet Serenity Gourmet beats economic downturn by staff caring about what it does
Gift-giving is its business. Customer service and personalized attention keep it in business. For partners Jean Turner and Phyllis Brown, Sweet Serenity Gourmet, a food, basket and gift shop in Florence, is surviving the recession... more »
Three Merchants Beat the Recession by Selling to Kids
Michael Rosenberg, 58; Burhan Okuyan, 52; and Yosef Shimron, 52, all veteran shopkeepers on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, don't know one another. Mr. Rosenberg is in clothing; Mr. Okuyan, art framing; Mr. Shimron,... more »
