Main Street Toys Shooting for a Mix of Unique and Nostalgic, Owner Says

Plainfield, IL - Victoria Halsell-Brewton jokes that it's not likely her kids will be visiting her new store very often -- not if she wants to keep her merchandise for the customers.After all, what kid... more »

Polka Dot Press a National Finalist

Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee business The Polka Dot Press is one of the five remaining competitors in the National Retail Federation's This Is Retail video contest, which has a top prize of $25,000 in cash.Originally... more »

‘Cash Mob’ Provides Surprising Sales Boost for Small Store

Easton, PA - While the word 'mob' might have a negative connotation, the goal of a 'cash mob' is positive, and one downtown Easton business was hit Friday.Nobody knew what shop the cash mob was... more »

Made in Birmingham: Local Entrepreneur Whips Up Craft Soap and Natural Body Care Products

Birmingham, AL - Sandi Garrett Little is among a growing trend of entrepreneurs starting home-based businesses. Her position at EBSCO was eliminated over two years ago, and it was then that Little decided to take... more »

Cash Mobsters Converge on Small Businesses to Give Support

Los Angeles, CA - The crowd stood at the corner of San Pedro and Boyd streets, a bustling shopping area near L.A.'s Skid Row, waiting for stragglers to arrive before descending on the store. But... more »

Fashion on The Roll: Mobile Boutiques Hit the Trailer Scene

Austin, TX - Good food is not the only thing that Austinites can purchase from a rolling truck; now they also can buy stylish outfits on the street. A growing number of local boutiques are... more »

New Collections Feature the Top Brands Like Lolita, Jessie Steele, Working Girls and More…

C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, announces the introduction of its holiday collection for 2012 featuring festive lines from top licensing partners: Lolita, Jessie Steele, Working Girls,... more »

Swarovski Ramps up Licensed Boutique Business With New Las Vegas Casino Location

Swarovski, the leading designer and producer of fashion jewelry and crystal décor objects, in partnership with Marshall Retail Group, the largest independent retailer in the casino industry, will open a licensed boutique at the Forum... more »

Global Views Opening New Showroom During AmericasMart July Market

Global Views, a premier manufacturer of fine decorative accessories, lighting, furnishings, wall art, area rugs and more, will establish a major new Atlanta corporate presence with a 13,000 square-foot flagship showroom opening this July, according... more »

Cuteness + Fun + Whimsy = Fuzzles from Douglas Company

Douglas Company introduced Fuzzles™, a new breed of plush toy, at the gift and toy shows in 2010. Now, in 2012, this whimsical line, full of brilliant color, fanciful prints and polka dot fun, continues... more »