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Retailers finding ways to put buying power in shoppers’ hands
In the brave new world of retailing, stores are going to be less concerned about what's in shoppers' wallets and more interested in what's on their mobile phones.Retailers and a wave of start-up companies are... more »
Hospital nurse uses her creative side to create monsters and more
Juli Harvey, maker of monsters, gets her best ideas on the back of a motorcycle, tucked behind her husband on long, slow road trips.Into a tiny notebook strung by a shoelace around her neck go... more »
Jane Shasky is a Hit with Licensing Partners
Bellingham, WA - The artistic talent of Jane Shasky will be seen this year on many new product collections, according to her agent, Alicia Dauber of LICENSING LIAISON. "Jane's meticulous detail, accessible style and easy-to-work-with... more »
NYIGF Offers Monthly Series of Exhibitor Training Sessions
White Plains, NY - A monthly series of "Market Readiness" seminars will begin in May for exhibitors participating in the summer 2010 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). The series, which includes... more »
Retail sales are up on March 2009
The CBI Distributive Trade Survey has found that retail sales grew for the second month running, with further growth expected throughout the Easter trading period.39 per cent of retailers said sales volumes in March were... more »
One-time garden center continues to bloom with new mission at Ashley Place Gift Shop & Tea Room in Medina
Ideas for gifts and personal enjoyment abound at Ashley Place Gift Shop & Tea Room, 3875 Pearl Road, Medina. That has to be the result of owner Mary Jane Duplaga's amazing eye for arranging themed... more »
Antiques and home decor shop gets new name, look
Belinda Mordhorst hopes her new business, Aunt Bee's House, will generate buzz in Salem.The antiques and home-decor shop already has a loyal following, as it was open for several years under the name Spencer's Alley... more »
NRF Sees Good Easter for Shoppers and Retailers
For consumers eager to say goodbye to winter, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year.According to the 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation (NRF),... more »
New restaurants, shops join Villaggio’s Main Street
At Villaggio, an Italian theme-based apartment home community off E. Texas Street near Bossier Parish Community College, there is a Main Street just waiting for restaurant connoisseurs and shopoholics.With new places like Buttercups, a cupcake... more »
OFFPRICE Announces Launch of A TASTE OF OFFPRICE at LA Majors Market, October 4-6
Brookfield, WI - The OFFPRICE Show is pleased to announce the expansion of its TASTE OF OFFPRICE concept to the west coast. What started as a May New York Market Week event will be coming... more »
AmericasMart Launches Birding and Backyard Nature Category
Atlanta, GA — In ongoing efforts to broaden the already dynamic product offering throughout its four-building campus, AmericasMart is launching the Birding & Backyard Nature category as a vital component of the Market Temporaries. A... more »
National Gift and Home Indices Confirm Industry Sales Recovering
Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, an application service provider well known in the industry for its software solutions, and the Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's leading trade association, have announced the release of... more »
