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GCA Announces 2015 LOUIE Awards Finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists of its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards, which recognize the “best of the best” in the more than $7 billion greeting card and social expression industry.“We are thrilled... more »

Vandor adds SpongeBob SquarePants to list of pop icon licenses

Vandor, LLC recently welcomed Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants to its roster of pop icon licenses, as well as six new product categories to its Winter 2015 catalog. Vandor’s newest license and pop culture icon will ensure its... more »

San Francisco Gift Fair exhibitors enjoy productive winter show

San Francisco International Gift Fair winter edition exhibitors reported steady order-writing and quality traffic during the show, which was Feb. 21-24, 2015. Attracting top western region and national retail buyers from wineries, galleries, lifestyle, specialty... more »

New Haven Clothing Shop Opens Middletown Location

Middletown, CT - The owners of a successful women's clothing boutique in New Haven have opened a second location inside the Main Street Market indoor mall.Yurway Boutique owners Ronen Yur and Marcia Calisman opened their... more »

Candyality’s Fourth Store Planned for Andersonville, With More Licorice

Andersonville, IL - Candyality is bringing its gummi bear bins and licorice bar — stocked with a lot more licorice — to Andersonville.Owner Terese McDonald said her fourth location will open at the corner of... more »

AmericasMart, Houzz teaming up for educational event at Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market show

AmericasMart Atlanta and Houzz will host an exclusive home and design business educational event, titled “Houzz Your Business?,” in conjunction with the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market, set for March 13-15, 2015.The... more »

Owner of Hobby Store Carries on Husband’s Legacy

White Township, IN - Tucked away in the Indiana West shopping plaza in White Township, there is a store that just might literally have something for everyone.“I tell people we have one of everything and... more »

Local Shop Features Handmade Craft Items

Dallas, PA - Lyn Carey describes her tiny craft shop, tucked away on Main Street, as a “brick and mortar Etsy.”Earth and Wears is a haven for local artisans seeking a home for their handmade... more »

What’s in Store?

Gulf Breeze, FL - Blue Sky Gift Shoppe... here for every special occasion.Every now and then a gift shop will come along that sets a standard for others to look up to. A place that... more »

Cherry Hill Couple’s Creations Went From Hobby to Livelihood

Cherry Hill, NJ - Andy Newton was burning the candle at both ends working in retail.After more than 20 years peddling everything from sporting goods to furniture, Newton said he was tired of the crazy... more »