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Posted on May 17, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lessonky Sales of organic goods are soaring. And while it’s not just organic food that consumers are embracing, food and beverages are a big part of organic products’ growth. According to Laurie Demeritt, president of market research firm … Read More →

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Sock It to Me

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky The recession may be behind us, but men aren’t exactly rushing to the stores to refresh their wardrobes. Global Information firm NPD Group released its Consumer Tracking Service for 2012 last month; it shows men’s apparel only grew … Read More →

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The Season of the Witch

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky America’s fascination with the supernatural runs in cycles. Depending on the year, either vampires, zombies, werewolves or witches are “hot.” According to the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (the summer movie double issue-the online link is not yet available), … Read More →

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A Real MANi-Pedi

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonksy As we’ve discussed before, nail polish is hot–in fact, it’s hotter than ever. According to an article in Bloomberg Businessweek, nail polish sales hit an all-time high last year, reaching $768 million, which was up 32 percent from 2011. … Read More →

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Where Are Companies Hiring?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Karen Axelton

What are the best (and worst) cities for job creation right now? A new Gallup poll found Houston is the top job-creating city, with a whopping 45 percent of companies currently hiring. Columbus, Ohio; Orlando, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Salt … Read More →

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Is That Kosher?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky With Passover in full swing, you should know about a trend that started with Jewish dietary needs, but doesn’t end there. Kosher food is becoming more varied, more creative and more flavorful. To put it plainly, this … Read More →

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Hot Stuff

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky Pizza is getting hot and spicy–and I’m not talking about shaking on more red pepper flakes. The mostly Southwestern Pizza Patrón franchise chain opened its first Chicago franchise last fall amidst an obvious demand for the pizza … Read More →

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Being Marilyn

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky Marilyn Monroe is making a comeback more than 50 years after her death. Earlier this month the Marilyn Monroe collection launched in Macy’s, and the brand management and licensing company (Authentic Brands Group) that holds the rights … Read More →

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I See Paris, I See France

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Rieva Lesonsky

By Rieva Lesonsky The line between adults, tweens and teens is continuing to blur for many consumers, a trend many small retailers can easily embrace and take advantage of. Starting several years ago, young girls wanted to dress more like … Read More →

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What Sequestration Means for Small Business

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Karen Axelton

How will sequestration hurt your small business? If Congress and the President can’t compromise, here’s what some news sources around the Web say about how the cuts beginning effect March 1 could affect small business owners. There’s likely to be … Read More →

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