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Stop Treating Your Customers Like Consumers
I was having coffee recently with a brand manager from a multibillion-dollar food and beverage company who was struggling with the launch of a new brand. "We need to be entrepreneurial," he said, "but I... more »
Woman owns business at 20
Keyport, NJ — Not many would-be entrepreneurs get to plan their own dream store and open it by age 20.But Ashley Trzeszkowski of Keyport is among those who can say they have."Some people call it... more »
Consumers look to spice up home meals in the recession
The Spice House on North Wells Street hasn't needed a special recipe to deal with the recession.Traffic to the Illinois- and Wisconsin-based specialty spice store isn't slowing, and sales are equally brisk among the business's... more »
Pequot’s empty retail buildings showcased
On a positive note, three retail buildings available in Pequot Lakes filled before a scheduled tour of empty buildings Thursday, Feb. 24, and were scratched from the list. The Business Connect group and chamber organized... more »
Dundee Main Street survives bumps in road
West Dundee -- While America's downtowns have been hard hit by the economy in recent years, some small independent stores seem to be weathering it all.Just how they are surviving is on the minds of... more »
Spring 2010 Gift & Home Market at the L.A. Mart
Los Angeles, CA – The Spring 2010 Gift & Home Market at the L.A. Mart, March 14-16, 2010, buyers and retailers will discover fresh, new product from a multitude of categories and will shop some... more »
Cynthia Gale debuts her latest Signature Jewelry Collection
New York - Manhattan-based sterling silver jewelry designer, Cynthia Gale, is creating a buzz with her new Signature Collection, The City That Never Sleeps. A collaboration with the New-York Historical Society, the jewelry is an... more »
The web took a larger share of retail sales as e-commerce picked up in the 4th quarter
In a down year for the U.S. economy, online retailers took market share from offline retailers, according to the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce.Online retail sales in the fourth quarter grew 14.4%... more »
Planet Dog Launches New Organic Treat Collection
Portland, ME - Planet Dog, the socially responsible pet industry leader, is proud to announce the launch of Planet Dog EATS, a new line of premium and healthy dog treats. Designed with form, function and... more »
All Retailers Go To Heaven Contest
Chesterfield, MO - Calling all retailers - We want to see your smile!If you're a retailer who's ever had one of those perfect days when your customers clean up after themselves, compliment you on attractive... more »
Prosecuted for not displaying a no-smoking sign
A business owner is challenging legislation which dictates that no-smoking signs must be displayed in shops.Stuart Isbister, who owns garden gift shop The Worm That Turned in Derby Road, city centre, refused to pay a... more »
New popcorn shop gets cracking
If you're looking for a healthy, tasty snack, a new eatery on Verona's west side has just the thing.Kernel Sullivan's Popcorn Shoppe and Cafe opened Jan. 13 in the former home of Moose Creek Deli,... more »
