Gayle Sato Stodder

No, we're not talking about the big meal you had a few hours ago. We're talking turn-of-the-century, down-to-the-nitty-gritty, is-my-business-everything-i-hoped-it'd-be satisfied.

Rack up sales with retro fashions.

They're healthy; they're indulgent. They're cynical; they're hopeful. They're having fun; they're working like maniacs. Are today's consumers nuts--or just trying to have it all?

An investigation of the new athnically enlightened age when self-interest and public interest go hand in hand

Smart entrepreneurs are doing well by doing good.

Who cares about socially responsible business practices? Seventy percent of consumers, that's who.

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From wild-haired troll dolls to nostalgic teddy bears, Russ Berrie has the gift market all wrapped up.

Six hall-of-fame entrepreneurs tell how they did it--and how you can, too.

If you think you know your target market, think again.

Aging boomers and growing health awareness power a new breed of health-care stores.

Dineh Mohajer and her partners found unexpected success right at their polished fingertips.

The founders of the <i>Levenger</i> catalog wrote the book on selling to serious readers.

Water stores that cater to budget-minded, health-conscious families are making a splash.

Is this the dawning of a new age for entrepreneurs?

Diners that combine comfort food with updated touches are serving up big sales.

As computers become more indispensable, computer consulting becomes more profitable.

Bringing linens out of the closet turned this retail maverick into a household name.