The Next Big Thing National Product Search Finalists Announced

Dallas Market Center today announced the finalists of The Next Big Thing, a national product search contest – Brobe, Accessory ConnectzTM and PotBraTM. The finalists will exhibit before an estimated 50,000 attendees from all 50... more »

Boost Holiday Retail Sales with These Soft, Seasonal Toys

Retailers prepping for the 2012 holiday season are snatching up Aurora World Inc.'s (www.auroragift.com) fully animatronic Winter Wagner Bear, "WannaBes" from the best-selling YooHoo & Friends line and the adorable Merry Mouse, according to Aurora's... more »

Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary Opens New Gift Shop

Oskaloosa, IA - The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the opening of Whispering Tree Gifts on the MHP campus. "We are so excited to introduce this new gift shop to the... more »

Small Business Q&A: Chocolate Jewels Candy

East Cobb, GA - Walk into Chocolate Jewels Candy on Sandy Plains Road and get a serotonin uplift just by looking at the 28 feet of candy cases filled with truffles, caramel-oozing fudge and chocolate-covered... more »

NoHo Boutique Owners Expand Clothing Empire with Fourth Shop

NoHo, NY - It's just a year since clothing and lingerie designer Julie Erinc and her husband opened their first boutique on Lafayette Street at Bond Street, but they're already building a clothing empire soon... more »

New ‘Cynthia L.’ Boutique Wows Customers

Redwood City, CA - One might say, Redwood City's new Cynthia L. boutique is where "ugly duckling" fashions go to be transformed into beautiful swans.That's because Cynthia Webb, the boutique's owner, is fast developing a... more »

IFDA Celebrates 65 Years of Industry Leadership at Circle of Excellence Awards Program

The International Furnishings and Design Association – formerly known as the National Home Fashions League – will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Tuesday, May 8th when the group presents its 2012 Circle of Excellence Awards.... more »

Colonial Candle Introduces London-Inspired Candle Collection as Part of Popular Destinations Line

Between British royal mania and the upcoming summer games, all eyes are on London, inspiring everything from fashion trends to baby names. And just in time for summer vacation season, Colonial Candle, the century-old national... more »

Cash Mobs Come to the Rescue of Small Businesses

Kingston, WA - Stacy Patrick hasn't heard her cash register ring like this in months.A group of about 20 customers calling themselves the Kitsap County Cash Mob came all at once Saturday to Patrick's Clever... more »

Expectant Couple Opens Baby Clothing Boutique in N.L.

North Liberty, IA - For North Liberty residents Nic and Kelly Mercer, opening a baby clothing boutique in their town just seemed like common sense."There just really seems to be kids everywhere in North Liberty,"... more »