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Once upon a time, a savvy retailer followed a bridal couple around his store writing down everything they wanted. He told them to tell all their friends about his store. In turn, he would be sure the couple received every gift they ever wanted. »

After a year-long project aimed at bringing Cook's Emporium into the 21st century by computerizing its gift registry program and tackling Internet capabilities, store owner Margaret Junkhan has two words of wisdom for other retailers with the same goal: patience and practice. »

Wood is functional, comfortable to use, great to look at, and brings a warm, homey feeling back to the kitchen. »

The previous articles in our 2000 Tabletop Series concentrated on color, design elements, and how to develop your selection. In our fourth and final chapter, we put all these elements together and discover how retailers promote themselves as the best source for tabletop within their markets. »

What does Webmaster mean to you? What's your virtual domain? How about your URL? If your response is a blank stare or nervous laughter, you're not alone. But you will be soon. »

In today's tabletop market, a prevailing style or pattern is anything but discernable. Trend-based purchases range from Asian to basic white to florals . . . and everything in between. So how does a retailer promote and merchandise a category with so many conflicting styles? »

It's an out-of-the-bedroom-and-onto-the-table story in textiles this year as manufacturers bring new fabrics to the table linen arena. »