retailer profiles

Retail theft and cybersecurity concerns rise

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $50.6 billion in 2018, up from $46.8 billion the year before as industry security executives said there is a growing overlap between loss prevention and cybersecurity... more »

Father’s Day spending expected to reach all-time high

Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. Total spending for the holiday... more »

Legal Corner: Trade Dress

What is Trade Dress? Trade dress is a form of intellectual property that is categorized under trademark law. Trade dress was originally defined as the way a product was packaged. Think of the little blue... more »

Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center

The Ocean City Resort Gift Show, a souvenir and resort industry trade event, returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland from November 17-19, 2019. This show features 300+ booths filled... more »

Meet the Maker: Honey House Naturals

Ruth Willis, founder of Honey House Naturals, opened her business after years of working with bees and selling honey at local markets. This 100 percent woman-owned (and about a 95 percent female staff) has grown... more »

NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy

After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The National Retail Federation (NRF) president and CEO Matthew Shay shared his... more »

#ShopFredericksburg: Latitudes Fair Trade Store

Owner Terry Owsley, and his wife Lee, began Latitudes Fair Trade Store in Warrenton, Virginia (2010) and expanded to Fredericksburg in November 2013. Latitudes specialty is the “principles behind the products” they sell. The idea... more »

#ShopFredericksburg: Whittingham

Whittingham opened 24 years ago and over the years owner Bob Whittingham moved locations but not the focus on providing excellent products and inspiration to customers. “Fredericksburg is considered America’s most historic city and works... more »