consumer trends

A permanent trend of pop-up shops

Big Little Fudge has only about 200 square feet of space at Market Street in the Woodlands, but can still lay claim to some big-time retail neighbors: stores such as Tiffany & Co., Norton Ditto... more »

Trending Up Fall 2011

Orange Circle StudioMini Boxes of Recipes feature six titles: Cupcakes, French Cookies, Chocolate, Tea Time, Champagne Cocktails and Small Bites. Each mini box is embellished with foil stamping and contains 20 epicurean recipes. Each illustrated... more »

Fall Forecast 2011

burlapTREND Beauty in Burlap At a time when repurposing is so very "in," burlap feels just right. The earthy fabric, once commonly associated with feedbags, is lending its rustic charm to a variety of giftware.... more »

Syracuse Area Retailers Say ‘Shop Local’ Campaigns are Helping Drive Holiday Business

Syracuse, NY - One boxed present in hand, Barb Burton of Camillus stood Sunday afternoon in the heart of Armory Square and thought about her holiday shopping this year. Burton had just bought something at... more »

Optimism High After Opening Weekend

Atlanta, GA - Thanksgiving weekend wasn't just strong for four metro Atlanta retailers — it was spectacular.The local retailers said it's too soon to know whether a "blockbuster" Black Friday and "excellent" Small Business Saturday... more »

Local Business See Uptick in Holiday Sales

Anderson, IN - Retailers are hoping statewide and national trends of a predicted increase in holiday sales hold true locally.Kathy Flemming, who owns Seasons of the Heart with Nancy McCafferty, said they have been encouraged... more »

Small Businesses Strive for Holiday Sales

Wausau, WI - Janet Stellmach is busy this holiday season.The owner of Janet's Yarns and Crafts, 401 S. Central Ave. in Marshfield, said Black Friday and the weekend after Thanksgiving were "outstanding" for her business.... more »

Black Friday Sales Hit Record, Says Report

New York, NY - Preliminary reports for Black Friday indicate that retailers may have seen their strongest sales ever during the all-important kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Retail sales on Black Friday climbed 6.6%... more »