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U.S. Economy Alters Face of Luxury Brands
Munich — In 2006, shortly after Hartmut Kraft took over as second-in-command at Chronoswiss, a well-regarded Swiss watch manufacturer based here, he initiated a meticulous three-year analysis of the brand's performance in the United States.His... more »
Area retailers utilize innovation in marketing
Shopping centers and retail developers earned MAXI Awards recently for new, social media efforts as well as traditional advertising projects that are drawing more customers to their centers.New customers are seeking out products and services... more »
Tabletop Market & Printsource Double the Possibilities for Business at 7 W New York
New York, NY — The 7 W New York® management team is committed to helping its showrooms and visitors get the most out of market weeks and is pleased to announce that the upcoming Tabletop... more »
Dolly Brings Her Trinkets and Treasures to Nashville
Dolly Parton sparkled her way through the grand opening of her brand new Nashville store, Trinkets and Treasures, last week, thrilling fans by appearing on the street out in front to cut the ribbon and... more »
Basket classes weave it to the imagination
Potsdam — Shavings litter the floor Sunday as three women weave, bend and cut the uncooperative reeds into large Williamsburg baskets.Two of the women are veteran basket-makers and have come for years to Willow Tree... more »
NRF: Easter a warm welcome for shoppers, retailers
Traditionally seen as the kickoff to spring, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year for Americans eager to say goodbye to winter. According to NRF's 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted... more »
Local Photographer Goes Retail
Crossroads Gifts now offering decor by acclaimed local photographer. "With stunning, one of a kind photos of architecture, nature and the word around us, Barbra O'Boyle has made gift giving with a personal touch a... more »
Icon Honors Secures Renowned Design-Driven Experts to Judge Awards
Atlanta, GA—A distinguished panel of judges drawn from the retail, fashion, design and education communities will review the field of submissions and determine award recipients in the inaugural ICON Honors, exclusively produced by Americasmart Atlanta... more »
Loan Squeeze Thwarts Small-Business Revival
Ypsilanti, MI — Thomas Harrison, chief executive of Michigan Ladder Co., has a plan that would contribute to the U.S. economic recovery: Expand the 108-year-old company, adding at least 20 jobs in the process. His... more »
Ex-Cormans employees start own retail store
Three men whose products might be adorning your Christmas tree have branched out to form their own retail business. After years working for Cormans, the Lexington company known for its display work for major companies,... more »
Baking invention gives Carmel couple an edge
Carmel, Ind. -- Matt Griffin was a young bachelor just trying to figure out how to bake some brownies when he hit on an idea that has really cooked. National newspapers and network television ultimately... more »
LA Mart Design Center Ushers in 2010 with New Showroom Openings
Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart® Design Center (LAMDC) is proud to announce a powerful leasing start for 2010. Four new tenant-partners with significant regional/national import confirm their confidence in both LAMDC as a premiere... more »
