Tried and Tested: Testing Station Basics

Providing customers with experiential shopping promotes sales. This is especially true when you're selling bath and body products. Testing stations, however small, are essential for effective selling in the merchandise category. Here are some do's... more »

NYIGF 2011 Dates Announced

White Plains, NY — GLM has announced 2011 dates for the winter and summer editions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).Winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair® Including Accent on Design® featuring A+™: The... more »

A New Fun and Unique Way to Personalize with Lazart!

Gainesville, TX ⎯ Keep your loved ones close while you cook and dine with the new Acrylic Photo Kitchen Collection from Lazart Production, Inc. This fun and functional collection lets customers personalize each piece with... more »

Introducing Thirstystone’s New Bamboo Collection!

Gainesville, TX ⎯ Thirstystone Resources, Inc. has introduced an all new collection of bamboo serveware. The kitchen is the gathering place for any get together, regardless of the occasion, so prep and serve in style.... more »

After Enduring Illnesses of Loved Ones, Twin Sisters Develop Hope Stone Greeting Card

The launching of Simple Gifts of Hope at the Seattle Gift Show is the uplifting result of twin sisters' personal experiences of family illness that uncovered the need for a gift that inspires hope when... more »

Westheimer paper store inspires shoppers’ DIY design

A wasp marks the entrance of Paper Source, a new paper shop in Highland Village. The Chicago-based chain of stores pays tribute to its paper wasp logo on its website. After all, the insect that... more »

Unique gifts, quality framing available at Diana’s Delectables & Barb’s Framing

Barb Wilson and Diana Kindler have been friends and fellow business women for more than 10 years. A year ago they moved their businesses to Louisville and have adjoining shops at 217 E. Main Street,... more »

Same owner, new store

Flora, Ill. — At the corner of West North Avenue and South Main Street is one of the Flora's most recognizable buildings, the Stanford Building.After years of being open and closed, a few years ago,... more »

A changing scene for Tisbury business

Despite several vacant storefronts along Main Street, Tisbury commerce gained ground this summer. Several new businesses opened, adding variety to the mix, and familiar and established shops expanded services and completed renovations.In conversations with The... more »

Inspiring Interiors is dream-come-true for owners

Menasha — Jessica Engle says she's living the dream. And she means it.Consider this: Back when she was a sophomore at Menasha High School, she drove past a building at 68 Racine St. and remarked... more »