Competing to Win
Article Resources
Retailers
Alfresco Casual Living for Home & Garden
651.439.0814
AlfrescoCasualLiving.com
Euphoria
231.922.9901
EarthlyBoutique.com
Homescapes, Carmel
831.624.6499
HomescapesCarmel.com
Tabula Tua
773.525.3500
TabulaTua.com
Experts
Kenneth Stone
Professor Emeritus of Economics
Iowa State University
515.232.7766
Econ.IAState.edu
Michael Russo
Gift Association of America
814.288.1348
GiftAssn.com
Tom Jackman
Director of Planning, Stowe, VT
802.253.2705
TownofStoweVT.org
Trip Van Roden
Gift & Home Trade Association
800.533.3561
UnitedSalesAssociation.org
Heather Johnson Durocher
Durocher is a northern Michigan-based journalist who writes frequently about business for newspapers and magazines. She has contributed to USA Weekend, Woman's Day, Parents and American Baby. Visit her website at HeatherDurocher.comSocial Connections
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Products
Upcoming Trade Shows
Apr 25 – 29
High Point Market
High Point, NC USA
May 13 – 15
IFJAG (International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group)
Las Vegas, NV USA
Jun 9 – 14
Atlanta Market
Atlanta, GA USA
Jun 9 – 14
Atlanta Apparel
Atlanta, GA USA
Jun 14 – 17
Gift, Home, Apparel, & Accessory Show
Minnetonka, MN USA
Jun 16 – 19
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market
Dallas, TX USA
Jun 24 – 30
