INDEPENDENTS PREVAIL IN TOUGH TIMES
Independent grocers are surviving the tough economy, a new survey from the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions reports. (Click here to read the whole story.)

FTD, Inc. and Others To Pay for Consumer Refunds
New York’s Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced recently that he had obtained settlements from companies — some in the floral industry — accused of tricking consumers into joining clubs with hidden fees. (Click here to read the whole story.)

Gift Card Rules Have changed
If you sell any kind of gift card — whether it’s from your store, other merchants and/or from the major credit card brands — be aware that the rules have changed, effective Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.  (Click here to read the whole story.)

Holiday shopping already under way
More than one-third of shoppers have already begun their quest for holiday gifts, according to a recent survey of U.S. Internet users. (Click here to read the whole story.)