DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUE

Shopping Just Gets Better

By Keith Laing

 

Competition has thrust Atlanta malls into a race for consumers. While each mall boasts an unwavering roster of regular shoppers, the need to diversify offerings – to further secure that customer base – is also apparent. Because visitor traffic is no longer solely dependent on the merchandise lineup, local mall operators and retailers strive to integrate shopping activity with significant entertainment, attractions and recreation.

 

The Perfect Gift

By Katrice L. Mines

 

Looking for holiday gift ideas? Well, look no further than our annual Executive Gift Guide – where we’ve hand-picked creative and thoughtful presents to make your shopping season a little easier.

 

Having Their Say

By Katrice L. Mines

 

Marking notable occasions sometimes calls for an extra special expression. And then there are times when you simply want to send a true reflection of your sentiment. Black greeting card developers, and their up-and-coming lines, are giving African-American consumers the opportunity to do just that. Thanks to their unique selections, images and messages that reflect your own are right at your fingertips.

 

The New T-shirt

By Katrice L. Mines

 

Karma Designs introduced their version of “the perfect couture T-shirt” on the sales floors of Macy’s - New York in November. Yet, for Antoinette King and Eduard Davis, the company’s retail and design dream team, the department store’s north division is just the beginning. King and Davis plan to further expand their already-hyped line and join other couture designs on store shelves all over the country. If they can help it, T-shirts will never be the same.

 

A Small Company Doing Big Business

By Katrice L. Mines

 

Robinson and Marshall Trading Company, creators of Cultured Shoes footwear, recently became the largest African-American supplier in the Wal-Mart’s shoe department. Offering what the retail giant considered “a unique product,” for a targeted consumer base of upscale shoe customers, the black and female-owned company further distinguishes themselves by pioneering the process for Wal-Mart to work with minority vendors. For the duo, who believes in giving back to their community, it’s all in a day’s work.

 

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