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03/01/2009 - CONSUMERS Set Priorities
While the economy is forcing many CONSUMERS to make sacrifices in order to save a few bucks, a handful of must-have expenditures remain on the list.

03/01/2009 - Brand Names From Continental
For the past 20 years, Continental Wholesale LLC has been obtaining products from some of the nation's largest retailers.

02/01/2009 - Words That Make Or Lose Money
During the recent holiday shopping season, I noticed many stores using terms that seemed to contradict their intended purpose (to generate sales).

02/01/2009 - Online Fraud Climbs 11 Percent
Ecommerce fraud losses in the U.S. and Canada are expected to reach $4 billion for 2008, an 11 percent increase from 2007, according to CyberSource Corp.

02/01/2009 - NRF Seeks Tax Holidays
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has asked President Obama to incorporate a series of national sales tax holidays into the upcoming economic stimulus legislation.

02/01/2009 - Mall Wants Small Retailers
As more chain retailers shutter stores, pull back on expansion plans or go out of business for good, the owner of Clifton Park Center in Clifton Park, NY, has scuttled its plan to fill vacant anchor space with a single tenant.

02/01/2009 - Hackers Attack Retail Sites
Hacker attacks against retail sites soared in the last half of 2008, rising by 161 percent during the July to November period.

02/01/2009 - Growing Sales With Sunglasses
Sunglasses are among the highest profit retail categories. What's more, they are far less seasonal than in the past. Just look at the celebrities who wear them winter and summer.

02/01/2009 - FTC Studies Minimum Price Rules
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will hold a series of four to six workshops to gather information on the impact of a controversial court decision that makes it easier for manufacturers to set minimum prices.

02/01/2009 - Focus on Your Business
Yes, the stock market has lost about half of its value in the past year. But for the small business owner, experts say, "Stick to your knitting."

02/01/2009 - Due for a Makeover?
Makeovers have taken to television with great success. But the makeover business is not only booming on TV, it's permeating our image conscious society.

01/01/2009 - Tips for Selling in Tough Times
As economic times become more difficult and uncertainty increases, many business owners have found it tough to sell their products.

01/01/2009 - Retailing to Etailing
Independent retail businesses still without a website are not alone. According to a recent study by research firm, Warrillow & Co., a whopping 59 percent of small businesses do not have a site yet.

01/01/2009 - Relaxed Return Policies
More than half (52 percent) of retailers surveyed by the National Retail Federation (NRF) said their return policies for the holiday season will be more lenient than for the rest of the year.

01/01/2009 - Profiting from Bamboo Apparel
There is an amazing new fiber that some people are calling Eco Silk, which is actually fabric made from bamboo.

01/01/2009 - Online Buyers Expand Spending
Big ticket items, such as home appliances, have been among the products to be least purchased online.

01/01/2009 - Hot Liquidation Deals on Electric Scooters
Sasser Distributing, the only U.S. distributor for the electric HCF scooter, has announced a fantastic buying opportunity in these eco-conscious times.

01/01/2009 - Home Depot Speaks Spanish
Home Depot Inc. joins a small but growing number of big chain retailers launching a Spanish version of their websites.

01/01/2009 - Boosting Email Marketing
Email Marketing Director, the flagship CONSUMER email newsletter software from industry veteran Arial Software, touts a roundup of new features in its 5.0 release.

12/01/2008 - Sunglasses for Helmets
TINT-A-SHIELD offers a product by the same name that adds sun shading and UV protection to motorcycle and other helmets and sports goggles.

12/01/2008 - Shoptopia Merges Bricks and Clicks
Malls in Virginia and Nevada have launched a social shopping site to drive online shoppers to their local retailers.

12/01/2008 - Sales Tips for Indy Retailers
The retail environment is now especially challenging for the small, independent retailer who is not only faced with penny pinching CONSUMERS, but also with giant retailers slashing prices.

12/01/2008 - Pro-Rider Leathers
This company carries a complete line of apparel and accessories for motorcyclists, including jackets for men, women and children.

12/01/2008 - Marketing Closeouts, What Makes a Good Closeout?
"When written in Chinese, the word, 'crisis,' is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity." - John F. Kennedy

12/01/2008 - In-Store Pickup Improves
Shoppers who order online for in-store pickup are more likely to find the item ready and waiting when they arrive at the store this year.

12/01/2008 - Good Web Shopping
If a shopper has a bad experience on a retail website, the online merchant may never see that shopper again, just as a store would not regain a disappointed shopper.

12/01/2008 - E-Tail Marketplaces
Small and mid-sized online merchants who have not experimented with e-tail marketplaces are leaving money on the table.

11/01/2008 - Value Price Expo
Value Price Expo has announced a full slate of shows for 2009, providing retailers with increased opportunity to source the extreme-value merchandise they need to stay competitive in a tough economy.

11/01/2008 - Taking Kiosks Personally
Yes, personalized products are a hit with CONSUMERS, and putting a customer's name and message on an item on the spot helps draw crowds to a kiosk or cart and build sales.

11/01/2008 - Shielding the Face of Technology
The idea for iShieldz was born the day Andrew Mason, CEO and President of eShields, LLC., dropped his cell phone and cracked the screen.

11/01/2008 - Retailers See Strength Online
Online retailers reported profitability last year and believe online shopping will be more resilient than other channels in the months ahead, according to a newly released study by Forrester Research for Shop.org.

11/01/2008 - Ranking Buyer Satisfaction
Brick-and-mortar units outranked shopping websites when it comes to finding product information, according to the E-tailing Group's fourth annual crosschannel shopping study.

11/01/2008 - Overstock.com Goes Global
Overstock.com is now selling to CONSUMERS in Canada, the United Kingdom and throughout the European Union.

11/01/2008 - Internet Searching Soars
A new study highlights the importance of having a visible Internet presence.

11/01/2008 - Holiday Email Tips
Major online retailers began sending holiday emails on October 28th last year, 58 days before Christmas, according to a new report.

11/01/2008 - Gift Card Protection
CONSUMER groups recently filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission requesting protection from losing money on gift cards when retailers file for bankruptcy.

11/01/2008 - Early Holiday Shopping
More than one in three holiday shoppers, or 62.3 million adult CONSUMERS, report they begin holiday shopping before Thanksgiving.

11/01/2008 - CONSUMERS Love Coupons
As Americans attempt to stretch their disposable dollars, we are becoming a nation of coupon clippers.

11/01/2008 - CONSUMERS Consolidate Trips
In order to save gasoline, more CONSUMERS are combining shopping trips with the daily commute, according to a study by BIGresearch.

11/01/2008 - CLS Offers Solutions
With more than 20 years of experience handling, processing and liquidating product for many of the world's largest retailers and manufacturers.

11/01/2008 - Challenging Holiday Season
Forecasters see gains in retail sales over the holidays, but the gains are expected to be less than in years past.

11/01/2008 - Aiming for Super Rich
Few could argue that it's good to be rich. A look at luxury retail sales suggests that for retailers, the best target is the really, really rich.

10/01/2008 - Tiffany Fights eBay Verdict
Luxury retailer, Tiffany & Co., is appealing the U.S. court's counterfeiting decision.

10/01/2008 - Soothes Sore Spots
HI-DOW INTERNATIONAL introduces two series of massage products: Massage Mouse; Massage Mouse II, which is an upgraded model, and Massage XP, which was designed as a model for professionals, but can also be used by CONSUMERS.

10/01/2008 - Service Speeds Gift Card Access
Omni Prepaid Group, LLC, based in Pittsburgh and operator of GiftCards.com, has announced that it is Visa certified and has brought its gift card printing operations in-house.

10/01/2008 - Prep Websites for Holidays
More CONSUMERS are expected to shop online this holiday season. Now is the time to make sure your retail website is ready to maximize the potential.

10/01/2008 - Personalization Moves To Video
Personalization is a hot trend in all of retailing, and particularly successful in cart and kiosk programs. CONSUMERS like to have things that are made just for them.

10/01/2008 - Offline Advertising Drives Online Traffic
Regardless of the medium, offline advertising is driving CONSUMERS online, according to a recent survey by JupiterResearch.

10/01/2008 - Mediak Lets the Kids Do the Talking
Earlier this year, Mediak vice president, Junnie Sublett, was working her booth at a fundraising show in San Diego. She was looking to pick up sales leads and generally network at the show.

10/01/2008 - Kole Boosts Closeouts
Kole Imports, a large and long time wholesale supplier of a comprehensive array of general merchandise at significantly low prices.