MFA Provides Helping Hands!

Mark Feldstein & Associates, inc. (MFA), a product development company and importer of housewares, giftware, and electronics for over 25 years, believes that giving back is a way of life and part of its corporate... more »

Joann Miller-Marshall Named Executive Vice President of AMC Tradeshows

JoAnn Miller-Marshall has been named executive vice president of AMC Tradeshows in an advancement bringing all AmericasMart home, gift and apparel and LIGHTFAIR International sales under her direction, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president... more »

Borobudur Lotus, a New Perspective on Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Art

GeoArt by Cynthia Gale has just launched a new collection in sterling silver and bronze, Borobudur Lotus. Inspired by the largest Buddhist Monument in the world, it is located on the Indonesian island of Java.... more »

Cottage industry Grows at Gardens

Janesville, WI - Sales almost doubled one month after the newly reorganized gift shop at Rotary Botanical Gardens opened July 1."Our first full month was phenomenal and we expect the sale of merchandise flying off... more »

Flora’s Feathered Nest Features the Fanciful

Potomac, MD - Seven years ago while driving down River Road, Marcia Copenhaver found a dream come true.Having searched extensively for a location to open a retail store, Copenhaver was thrilled to come across a... more »

Small Family Chocolate Shop will Provide Sweet Treats for This Year’s Emmy Awards

Waynesboro, PA - The Tsoukatos family works up a storm at their Pennsylvania chocolate factory.They're molding sweet artwork for a big trip to Los Angeles."At first I put the phone down and thought to myself,... more »

Gift Shop Selling only N.H.-Made Goods Opens at Hampton Beach

Hampton, NH - Doors opened Sept. 1 to a gift shop featuring New Hampshire-made products at Hampton Beach's North Pavilion. Craftspeople, state officials and customers came out for their first look at the shop and... more »

Merchants, Business Leaders Report Strong Holiday Weekend

Petoskey, MI - Even with relatively cool temperatures and rainy conditions at times, visitors found activities to keep them occupied around Emmet and Charlevoix counties during the Labor Day holiday weekend — and often, area... more »

The Polka Dot Tot Introduces Posh Blankets To the Gift Market

Grimes, Iowa September 2011 The Polka Dot Tot is an Iowa-based one stop shop for children's gift items. The company's founder, and mother of three, Katie Koester has been running her hugely successful business from... more »

Pink Ladies Spread Cheer and Smiles in Hospital

Vernal, UT - Within a short walk of the main entrance to Ashley Regional Medical Center is a little room with cheerful stuffed animals, greeting cards and trinkets, as well as equally cheerful saleswomen dressed... more »