New Business: Floral Moments by Juju Buds

Chelmsford, MA - Floral Moments by Juju Buds opened for business at 48 Chelmsford Street in September. Although the shop is new, the owner, Judy Burke, has extensive knowledge and experience as a florist.Burke said... more »

Clover Shop Hub for Crafters

Clover, SC - Andrea Meglii enjoys making handmade crafts, but she grew tired of lugging her refinished furniture to craft shows. So she decided to offer a venue for local crafters to sell their wares.Meglii... more »

Venture Products Joins the Successful Licensing Program of The World of Eric Carle

Artwork by famed children's author and artist Eric Carle has been licensed by Venture Products for incorporation into a new lineup of play and nap mats. Featuring a selection of Carle's acclaimed characters and designs,... more »

Three Gift+Home Exhibitors Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market

Three gift and home décor exhibitors were recognized this week for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+Home at the 2012 Winter Las Vegas Market.Celebrity designer Monica Pedersen of HGTV and home products and trends... more »

DDR Launches Set Up Shop, New Incubation Program for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Beachwood, OH, — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR - News) today announced the launch of Set Up Shop, a program designed to promote entrepreneurship, incubate new concepts and support the expansion of locally-owned businesses. Set Up... more »

Three Companies Receive Eco-Choice Awards at NYIGF

Three companies, from nearly 200 "green" products featured in NYIGF's SustainAbility: design for a better world® display,received Eco Choice Awards for presenting the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home and lifestyle products at the... more »

Final Report on Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld

The trio of consumer-goods fairs in Frankfurt – Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld 2012 – closed their doors on Tuesday after a run distinguished by increased visitor quality and a large number of international orders. Around... more »

Olney Chamber Launches Contest to Encourage Shoppers to Spend Locally

Olney, MD - Calling all shoppers and sleuths.To encourage residents of greater Olney to shop locally, the Olney Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a contest — I Spy Olney.The chamber has photographed items in 10... more »

Americans to Pull Out All the Stops This Valentine’s Day

Love may not cost a thing, but consumers this year are set to spoil their friends, family and loved ones this Valentine's Day in a very big way. According to NRF's 2012 Valentine's Day Consumer... more »

New and Expanded Showrooms Add Excitement and More Variety As Atlanta Apparel Mart Showcases the Latest Fashions

Atlanta Apparel Mart's newly revamped fashion runway shows, targeted seminars and networking events aimed at increasing sales and growing a retailer's business, as well as a significant list of new and expanded showrooms have upped... more »