Over 100 Million Shoppers Help Jumpstart the Holiday Season for Independent Merchants on Small Business Saturday

New York – The second-annual Small Business Saturday gave a boost to Main Street merchants and spurred an estimated 103 million Americans to shop at independently-owned small businesses. That is up from a pre-Thanksgiving forecast... more »

Promenade Shops at Centerra Leases Space to Smaller Operations for Holidays

Loveland, CO - At the height of the gift-buying season, a temporary shop at The Promenade Shops at Centerra is showcasing the products of 23 Colorado small businesses and crafters. Cottage Nest Holiday Gift Market,... more »

All in the Family: Celebrating Mom & Dad

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and Gifts 888.846.0444 http://www.dogeared.com Jenny Present 
Custom Jewelry 314.315.2204 http://www.jennypresent.com Industry... more »

Cultivating Profits in the Great Outdoors

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3rd Annual Eco-Choice Awards

Most Sensitive Use of Materials Winner - Chilote House Shoe from Chilote chiloteshoes.comThe Chilote House Shoe is designed by Stiven Kerestegian, owner of the Chile-based company. The shoes are hand-assembled and made with local wool... more »

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition: The Christmasworld highlights at a glance

Future-oriented trends, spectacular special shows, creative designer Christmas trees and much more Christmas: the festival of festivals offers a host of opportunities for creativity. From decorating the home, via shop-window dressing, to elaborate indoor and... more »

Financing 101

Cash is the grease that oils the gears of your gift shop. There are many ways you can gain access to cash. We run down the basics. Running your gift shop has its own set... more »

Wooing Brides: Gift Registry 101

The bridal industry is a lucrative market and you 
can reap the benefits by having a wedding registry in your shop. The first thing you see when you enter Melinda's Fine Gifts is a table... more »

Scoring Sales with Small Business Saturday

During the holiday shopping season, you need every tool in your arsenal to boost your bottom line. Here's one designed to drive customers to your store the Saturday after Black Friday. Buying local makes a... more »

Milestone Markers

C & F EnterprisesGraduation pillow can be customized with picture of senior and presented along with gift card in holder shaped to look like graduation hat complete with tassel. 888.889.9868cnfei.com Anna GriffinAnna Griffin's "Over the... more »