IHFRA, Web4Retail and IMC partner to provide an iPad Seminar for IHFRA Reps, Manufacturers in Las Vegas

As a continuation of the "iPad Tips and Tricks" series developed by Web4Retail for the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, a seminar will be held at the World Market Center Las Vegas Jan. 29 at... more »

ART Announces Las Vegas ART Card Participants and Market Events

Accessories Resource Team (ARTTM), the association for the decorative accessory segment of the home furnishings industry, has announced the 13 vendors participating in the organization's ART Card Program during the 2012 winter Las Vegas Market.... more »

Le Mouton Noir & Co. introduces Two New Colors to the B.B. bank Line

The B.B.bank original design was first unveiled at the Winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair and came available in either black or white. In keeping with this tradition we are proud to present the... more »

Lake Bluff Store Capitalizes on Candy’s Ageless Appeal

Lake Bluff, IL - There's something about kids and candy that seems to go together."We enjoy watching kids come in to shop" said Denise Peterson, co-owner of Sweet Things in Lake Bluff. "They get all... more »

Bags are Packed, Ready to Go – Cinda b Hires Executive to Oversee Growth Stage

Fort Wayne, IN - Make no mistake: Art Mandelbaum has goals. Ambitious goals.As the new president of cinda b USA, the 48-year-old attorney hopes to lead the local purse, luggage and accessories manufacturer to record... more »

Shop Locally to Support Your Community

There are several movements nationally to promote locally owned, independent businesses. These are the businesses that support the vast majority of community activities. Consumer dollars spent with these small businesses stay in the communities and... more »

Some with Smaller Businesses Optimistic

Small-business owners are slowly growing more optimistic about the future and could add workers in 2012, several new national surveys suggest.Andrew Lynch says he doesn't need a survey to tell him the economic landscape is... more »

Unique Store to Explore

Casper, WY - Julie Lawrence, owner of Cactus Arts Studio & More in Casper, craves one-of-a kind items of home décor. Sometimes, Lawrence buys new items, which she redesigns by adding details or artistic flair.... more »

Pop-up Store Taken to Extreme

Iowa City, IA - The stunning success of her holiday pop-up store, December, inspired local businesswoman Catherine Champion to take the concept to an ambitious extreme: a new store every month.If one doesn't work out?... more »

23rd Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced

Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry, announced the winners of the 23rd annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held the evening of Saturday,... more »