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Special Occasion Gains Momentum at Atlanta Market
Prom is especially strong at AmericasMart.
New Orleans Retailers Return
More storms threaten southeastern U.S.
New Orleans Lockdown Curbs Retail
Damage is limited, but precautions make for lengthy resumption of business.
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Tropical Storm Fay Causes Flooding and Wind Damage to Florida Stores
Stores call it more of a disruption than disaster.
Uncertain Future
Contemporary and young contemporary makers see tough times ahead.
Seasons Blend Together in Contemporary Market
Economic downturn, coupled with fast-moving trends, prompts manufacturers to ship smaller, more frequent…
Atlanta: Scene
At 29 Spa, a multitasking luxury customer can order a pair of Manolo Blahniks in the nail salon, then have…
Gangs Prey on Premium Jeans Retailers in Atlanta
Street gangs targeting premium denim have stolen merchandise valued at more than $1 million during…
Scene: Close to Home
Few U.S. cities command a cultural presence quite like New Orleans, and local restaurant group Concentrics…
H&M Brings Full Line to Atlanta
Hennes & Mauritz drew a crowd for the opening of its first store here.
Stores Get Creative for Mother’s Day
This year, even Mother's Day is on sale. With rising gas and food prices putting a strain on consumers…
Retailers Adjust Fall Plans
Faced with a difficult economy, erratic weather and reluctant customers, Southeast buyers are playing it…
Change of Course
Usually, the story goes that the small-town kid moves to the big city to find his dreams and fortune. But for…
Southern Delights: The New Taste of Atlanta
Thanks to a cultural and business revival, Downtown is upping its culinary quotient. Here are two new…
Specialty Stores Banking on Lift From Novelty Furs
It was all over the runways, but will fur fly at retail this fall?