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Aurora World, Inc., Ty, Inc. Take Copyright Case to Trial
Pico Rivera, CA. – Aurora World, Inc., a toy and gift manufacturer that filed a federal copyright lawsuit against competitor Ty, Inc. alleging that Ty's Beanie Boos™ infringe on YooHoo & Friends™, announced that Ty... more »
Gift shop opens at Lake Isabella
After working for 14 years as a designer in flower shops in Mt. Pleasant and Weidman, Sue Chapman decided to go into business for herself.She always wanted to open a gift shop, and her experience... more »
A retail storm in Rockport
There's a simple reason for the clothes-wearing mannequin on the landing outside of AliKat on Bearskin Neck."We'll put a $180 ladies' jacket on the mannequin and sell four or five of those on a Saturday,''... more »
Oh so sweet Kellerhaus
Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. With it come roses, greeting cards ... and candy. Every year I can look forward to a box of chocolates from my husband on Valentine's Day, and I don't... more »
Penny’s in Brunswick offers one sweet shopping experience
Can you envision yourself as the next great chocolatier or candy artist showing your skills on a Food Network challenge? Or maybe you'd just like to be able to decorate a cake for your child's... more »
Fashionable Eco-Friendly Market Bags
Atlanta, GA – Fashionable Notes unveils its second collection of Eco-Friendly fashion inspired market bags. Following the overwhelming success of the debut line of market bags featuring the Paper Nor Plastic logo, the company is... more »
Big retailers report strong sales gains in January
The 3.3% increase over the previous year cheers merchants but shoppers are still exercising restraint. Nordstrom and TJX post double-digit gains.In a surprise showing for a notoriously slow month, shoppers turned out at the nation's... more »
Valley cities wage friendly fight for shoppers
Southeast Valley cities are in a cordial but high-stakes battle for residents' spending money.Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe have started or intensified their "shop local" campaigns in recent months, some offering cloth bags, stickers, magnets,... more »
Bloggers Name Top Picks at NYIGF’s Accent on Design
NY, NY — Superlative design-focused gift, home and lifestyle products in Accent on Design® were recognized by bloggers from noted design and trend-watching sites today at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).Each blogger selected... more »
Nickel tax on disposable bags prompts people to turn to reusable bags
One of Washingtonians' worst fears these days is being caught shopping without their own bags. As people adjust to the new five-cent fee on disposable bags in the District, everyone seems to have something to... more »
Rutherford Downtown Partnership to offer borough-wide ‘sale’
Rutherford — Shop Rutherford gift certificates will be available at a discount during the month of February, courtesy of the Rutherford Downtown Partnership and Boiling Springs Savings Bank. The certificates, which can be used like... more »
Souvenir stores popping up in South Florida to cash in on Super Bowl
Temporary storefronts selling Super Bowl licensed merchandise have popped up in South Florida as out-of-town businesses look to cash in on football's signature event.With the majority of Super Bowl fans expected to arrive Wednesday for... more »
