Dickens Descendent Celebrates Author’s 200th Birthday in Philadelphia

Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great grandson of famed writer Charles Dickens, is coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia on Dec. 9 to help celebrate his ancestor's upcoming 200th birthday.The author of classic novels such as... more »

Bigger, Better, Newer and First – See it All at First AmericasMart in January

Buyers and sellers will definitely See it All as AmericasMart presents the first global wholesale trade event of 2012: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market Jan. 11-18 (Temporaries: Jan. 13-17), with the Atlanta... more »

Dearborn Gift Store Thrives on its Unique Offerings

Dearborn, MI - In a market ruled by big box stores, Sophia's Giftique isn't afraid to be unique. In fact, that's exactly why store owners Roslyn Reeves and Naomi Kennedy chose Dearborn as the location... more »

Small Stores Can Compete for Holiday Dollars

Houma, LA - Economic concerns linger, but mom-and-pop retailers say they finally have some cheer for this holiday shopping season.Nearly half are more optimistic about holiday sales compared with last year, according to a new... more »

Small Business Saturday Hits Its Stride

New York - In six days, thousands of small businesses across the U.S. that take the American Express(AXP_) card will promote Small Business Saturday -- an initiative meant to rival big-box retailers vying for consumer... more »

Lee Students Offer Unique Gifts from Developing Nations

Cleveland, OH - Lee University anthropology students are operating the Global Gift Shop at 440 North Ocoee St. as a means of offering unique gifts to Christmas shoppers in Cleveland while supporting community workshops in... more »

Amish Wares Opens in Ontario

Ontario, OH - Hundreds of Amish-made products, including wagon wheels and decorative barn stars, are featured at a new Ontario business.Vern and Kelli Christian, of Mansfield, opened Amish Wares on Friday at 2151 Stumbo Road.Vern... more »

The Gift Shop That Just Keeps on Giving

Monroe, LA - Over the last 37 years, proceeds from the sale of Tootsie Rolls, LSU gear and more at the LSU Medical Center Health Sciences-E.A. Conway Auxiliary Gift Shop has led to almost $1... more »

Small Business Saturday: The Most Important Shopping Day of the Year

You hear a lot about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Small Business Saturday may just be the most important shopping day of the year. Why? Because it matters more to our economy, and to... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces Key Home Décor Trends for 2012

Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced four key trends in home décor and design, as selected by Alden Clanahan, vice president of trend direction and design, Dallas Market Center. These... more »