Port Erin Toy Shop Re-Opens After Major Refit

Port Erin, UK - A CARD and gift shop in Port Erin has re-opened fully following major expansion work.Mantons Card and Toy Store on Station Road, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, was re-fitted... more »

Local Stores Happy with Christmas Sales

Natchez, MS - Talk about the economy for the last couple of years has often been terse. In the now recently past holiday season, however, Natchezians seemed to feel a little freer with their cash,... more »

Made in St. Louis: Rachel Shelton

St. Louis, MO - Rachel is a creator of eco-friendly handmade bags and other accessories from recycled and natural materials. She is the owner of Sew Good and Trendy. She makes the Eco-Wrapper, a reusable... more »

Women in Business: Jan Beale

Montgomery, AL - Jan Beale has successfully transitioned from selling the family machine works business to operating You Name It! em­broidery and gift store off At­lanta Highway in Montgomery.In between those two ven­tures, the Auburn... more »

307 First Buy Local Campaign Hopes to Make a Difference

Casper, WY - A new state-wide buy-local organization, 307 First, held a rally in Casper on Feb. 2 to encourage individuals in Wyoming to consider the benefit of spending persoanl money in their local economies.... more »

OneCoast Reports Record Breaking January Sales

OneCoast, the leader in nationwide sales and marketing for gift, baby, fashion, and collegiate vendors and retailers, reported record breaking January sales for its National Division One (ND One) show, road and e-commerce sales."The healthy... more »

SBA Lending Returns to Pre-Boom Levels

Washington, DC - A steady flow of new loans backed by the Small Business Administration in the Washington area is helping some institutions return to the pace of lending that was common in the pre-boom... more »

The Chicago Market Report Attendance Up, Buyer Spirits Upbeat and Order Writing Steady

Just one week after it concluded its best January Market in recent years, the Merchandise Mart and The Chicago Market announce a healthy double-digit increase in attendance. This world-class market known for its Midwestern hospitality... more »

Eva Walsh Named VP of Business Development for Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center (DMC) today announced that Eva Walsh has been named vice president of business development, a new position within the DMC leasing division. In this position, Walsh will head the company's retail sales... more »

Local Business Owner Hopes to Woo Shoppers with Iowa City Valentine’s Day Store

Iowa City, IA - Want to check out Valentine, the new Valentine's Day themed craft and clothing store on the Pedestrian Mall that opened this week?If so, you've got about two weeks.For local business owner... more »