Optimism High After Opening Weekend

Atlanta, GA - Thanksgiving weekend wasn't just strong for four metro Atlanta retailers — it was spectacular.The local retailers said it's too soon to know whether a "blockbuster" Black Friday and "excellent" Small Business Saturday... more »

Mermaid Castle Gift shop is a Labor of Love

Carolina Beach, NC - The Mermaid Castle has been around for only about six months, but its birth was nearly 30 years in the making.In fact, the gift shop on South Lake Park Boulevard is... more »

Putting Downtown Gift Shops on Map

Fort Wayne, IN - First, there was Black Friday.Next came Cyber Monday.Now it's time to get ready for Gift Shop Saturday, also known as Shop Local Saturday, Chauffeur Saturday and I-Am-Not-A-Sheep Saturday.In truth, it is... more »

Local Business See Uptick in Holiday Sales

Anderson, IN - Retailers are hoping statewide and national trends of a predicted increase in holiday sales hold true locally.Kathy Flemming, who owns Seasons of the Heart with Nancy McCafferty, said they have been encouraged... more »

Small Businesses Strive for Holiday Sales

Wausau, WI - Janet Stellmach is busy this holiday season.The owner of Janet's Yarns and Crafts, 401 S. Central Ave. in Marshfield, said Black Friday and the weekend after Thanksgiving were "outstanding" for her business.... more »

Local View: ‘Shopping Small’ Best for Communities

Small Business Saturday has come and gone, but shoppers should support small businesses all year long. When you support small business, any small business, you're supporting Main Street, not Wall Street. You're supporting your friends... more »

Bassett Furniture Industries Signs Long-term Commitment at World Market Center Las Vegas

World Market Center Las Vegas announced today it has inked a monumental multi-year deal with Top 20 manufacturer Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSET). The new 20,000 square foot showroom is located in Building A,... more »

PMI Leads Team of Donors to Make Christmas Bright For 10 Joplin Families Who Survived May Tornado

Thomas and Samantha are among the lucky families who made it out of the tornado without injury to themselves or their four children. Although they lost their former home, this Holiday season couldn't get much... more »

Colonial Candle Unveils New Look For Premium Candle Brand

Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, has transformed the candle brand with a fresh, new look that will be unveiled during the winter markets. Colonial Candle's transformation includes updated candle labels... more »

New “The Collection by Colonial Candle” Lights the Way to Luxury

Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, introduces The Collection by Colonial Candle, a new luxury fragrance collection featuring elegant three-wick 16-ounce candles available in five exclusive scents. Exquisite, trend-driven fragrances include... more »