Legislators, Retailers Like Sales Tax Holiday

Touting a study showing that sales tax holidays on some items lead to increased revenues for the state, retailers urged legislators Thursday to install another such holiday ahead of the 2011-2012 school year.Rick McAllister, president... more »

Getting A Boost From ‘Buy Local’ Campaigns In Summit County

For many independent businesses, developing a strategy to compete with neighboring big-box retailers is a real anxiety trigger. However, enterprises backed by community-wide Buy Local campaigns — such as "Summit Unchained" run by the Summit... more »

Crowds Fill Summit For Consumer Expo

It seemed like strolling along a busy main street adorned with gift shops, art galleries, travel agents, insurance offices, charitable agencies, banks and lodging accommodations.Yet, it all took place in one large room inside Canton's... more »

Chamber Looking For Best New Small Business

CEO Business Centers and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce are looking for the county's best new small business, and they're offering a reward.As part of their Amazing Entrepreneur competition, business plans can be submitted from... more »

On The Move: Fort Collins Couple To Launch Furniture, Gift store

A new shop featuring antiques, reproductions, modern and vintage furniture and gifts will open Saturday in Front Range Village.Nestled between Party City and Dress Barn, the 1,400-square-foot Feather Your Nest, is owned by Barbara and... more »

Calgary Retail Sales Forecast To Soar

Retail sales in the Calgary region are forecast to balloon by $7.2 billion to $28.678 billion a year in 2015, far outpacing the annual rate of growth at the national average.Seeing a 9.1 per cent... more »

Ladysmith Gift Shops Give Back

A lot of shoppers at Christmas discovered two little gems; the Gift Shops.The customers love that they are, like the Thrift Shop, HST free and all the profits of sales are donated to hospitals, medical... more »

NYIGF Accepting Applications For Design-Focused Divisons

Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for juried, design-focused divisions at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®): Accent on Design®; A+™: The Young Designers' Platform at Accent on Design; Handmade® Designer... more »

Fashion Jewelry Line Designer Expands Distribution From Mile High to Nationwide

After 12 years of designing contemporary fashion jewelry for a limited number of boutiques, galleries and specialty gift shops, Jill Pfefer, a Denver Colorado jewelry designer, is expanding the reach of her unique Jillbeads line... more »

Peking Handicraft Introduces New Retro-Inspired Pillows By Jennifer Paganelli

Peking Handicraft, Inc., a global manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, recently debuted its latest pillow collection, Marcella, by designer Jennifer Paganelli. The design features an intricate pattern, similar... more »