News

July 26, 2009
Fun and flirty

What woman doesn't like to indulge in a little retail therapy?That is the question Celeste Saltzman has been banking on for the past year as owner of the Saginaw Township women's boutique, Retail Therapy, 30... more »

July 25, 2009
Retailers hope for back-to-school boost

Like most retailers throughout America, Jody Tanner's two Bulldog Sporting Goods stores in Athens rely heavily on back-to-school business, especially since it is the industry's second biggest selling period after the Christmas holidays. "We really... more »

July 24, 2009
New York International Carpet Show Moves to 7W New York

New York, NY — 7 W New York is proud to host the fifth annual New York International Carpet Show (September 20-22), the world's leading trade show of high-end decorative and Oriental carpets. Trade professionals... more »

July 24, 2009
Aromatique Introduces New Fragrance at the Summer Markets for Fall/Holiday 2009

Aromatique, the creator of Decorative Fragrance, proudly shows the 2009 Fall and Holiday collection at the summer markets for buyers representing areas from around the world. This exciting collection includes decorative fragrances, candles, reed diffusers,... more »

July 24, 2009
NYIGF Forges Partnership with Regional ASID Chapters

White Plains, NY — The New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) has forged a new partnership with the New Jersey and New York Metro chapters of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) through which ASID... more »

July 24, 2009
NYC Restaurant Week Extended Through NYIGF

White Plains, NY — One of New York City's most popular promotions, NYC Restaurant Week®, has been extended into August, coinciding with the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), August 15-20. NYC Restaurant Week... more »

July 24, 2009
Retailers Highlight Accessories; With New Wardrobes a Tough Sell, Chains Try Belts, Bangles and Bags

Clothing retailers are expanding their collections of belts, bangles and bags in hopes these high-margin accessories will boost slumping sales.Casual wear retailer J.Crew Group Inc. opened its first accessories boutique last month in New York... more »

July 24, 2009
Shopping now is all about dollars and sense

More frugality, less splurging: Ten months after last fall's financial upheaval, amid an ongoing recession, local shoppers are still reluctant to spend – especially on items that aren't necessities.The result is rippling across the region... more »

July 23, 2009
Marketing 101: Direct Marketing vs. Personal Marketing

Effective marketing is leagues away from how it was thirty years ago.[i] This is primarily due to the increase of "mainstream knowledge". While effective marketing still needs to be targeted, relevant, measurable and accountable, the... more »

July 22, 2009
Ingberg unleashes ‘Love Dog’ and ‘The Lakes’ apparel

Cheryl Lynn Ingberg's jewelry and apparel are making a splash around lakes country.The Fargo native opened a shop seven miles outside of Vergas last year (located at the Crystal-Lida Resort on County Highway 4)."I was... more »

July 22, 2009
Krazy Daze to be ‘rock ‘n’ rollin’ back prices’

Edmond — Krazy shopping fanatics can take a step back into the 1950s during the 56th annual "Krazy Days" sidewalk sale in downtown Edmond from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.The event's rock... more »

July 22, 2009
Scentsy pumped out $100,000, and local business owners are breathing a little easier

For Amy Turner, who owns Olsen Gallery Gift & Framing in Meridian, the visits were a blessing. For Lori Ambur, owner of Boise's Newt and Harold's, a snowboard and skateboard shop, they made for a... more »