Behind the scenes: Anne Koplik Designs

For millennia, humanity has looked to the sky for fundamental truths, and Anne Koplik Designs' jewelry line aims to bring a piece of that celestial beauty down to Earth. Founder Anne... more »

NRF: Retail sales increase in May 2023

Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The U.S. Census Bureau reported overall retail sales in May were up 0.3% from... more »

Primitives by Kathy to open expanded Dallas showroom

Dallas Market Center and Primitives by Kathy, a manufacturer of home décor, home accents and gifts, will launch a new and expanded showroom in January 2024. The new showroom will be located on the first... more »

Main street inspiration

Inspiration can come from many places and in many forms. Lately, I’ve been inspired by the entrepreneurs I meet who have a passion for main street retail. These business owners are listening to what their... more »

Sustainability and eco-friendly trends in paper and stationery

Families can be such valuable resources in life and for me, my family has been truly life changing. My grandfather's passion with printing began over 40 years ago repurposing hardcover books into paperback books. [caption... more »

Tips to protect yourself when collaborating with influencers on social media

It is not uncommon when scrolling on social media to run across dozens of influencers and their posts regarding products and services that we all need or want. So, what exactly is an influencer and... more »

The power of Pinterest: A retailer’s guide to success (Part 2)

Pinterest is an undeniably powerful tool for retailers to grow their businesses. In The Power of Pinterest: A Retailer’s Guide to Success (Part 1), you learned why store owners should care about Pinterest and the... more »

Old World Christmas introduces 3 licensing partnerships

Old World Christmas introduced three new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. The World of Peter Rabbit, ICEE & SLUSH PUPPiE and Dungeons & Dragons will each have a line of delicately... more »

IMC unveils new vision, rebrands as ANDMORE

International Market Centers (IMC) is unifying its physical marketplace business with the Juniper digital offerings and rebranding as ANDMORE, an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker. This business transformation follows a yearlong initiative to redefine the company’s vision,... more »

Meet the Maker: Dune Jewelry & Co.’s Holly Daniels Christensen

Dune Jewelry began on Holly Daniels Christensen's kitchen table as a creative outlet in 2007. Christensen finds her creativity flows in a complex and fluid way. “I've learned to harness the... more »