Specialty Retail

APPA SmartBrief

The latest pet industry news

APPA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Pet Products Association

Online store unleashes high fashion for pets

5/19/2013

  • Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wis.)

Inspired by her Yorkiepoo, named Roxy, Patty Schranz created the RockinDogs & CoolCats line of clothing for pets, which she sells through Etsy. Outfits she has made include hoodies, tuxedos, dresses a… Read More

CEA SmartBrief

Consumer electronics news and information

CEA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Consumer Electronics Association

Report: Touch plays increasing role in laptop-shipment growth

5/22/2013

  • PCWorld

Consumers' growing use of touch screens is becoming a bright spot in the laptop market, and it may help Windows 8, Ian Paul writes. One report predicts shipments of touch-screen notebooks could exceed… Read More

FMI dailyLead®

News and information about the grocery retail industry

FMI dailyLead®

Published in partnership with: Food Marketing Institute

Conn. lawmakers move forward on GMO labeling

5/22/2013

  • Hour (Norwalk, Conn.), The

The Connecticut Senate, voting 35-1, has approved a bill that would require a label indicating whether food contains genetically modified organisms. "Consumers have a right to be informed when making … Read More

Housewares SmartBrief

The latest housewares industry news

Housewares SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Housewares Association

Review: Placemats add style to a meal

5/22/2013

  • Sheboygan Press (Wis.), The

Placemats not only serve to catch table mishaps but can add elegance or flair to a table setting at a relatively low price tag. Retailers are offering a variety of options such as woven mats at CB2 an… Read More

ISA SmartBrief

News about signs and visual communications

ISA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Sign Association

Report: Digital out-of-home books double-digit growth

5/15/2013

  • Digital Signage Connection

Global digital out-of-home revenue grew 11% last year, despite a significant slowdown in the second half as more countries experienced economic struggles, according to PQ Media. "While DOOH operator r… Read More