A little thankfulness takes Dandelion Patch stationery stores a long way

Two years ago just as the economy was sinking, Heidi Kallett urged a group of business owners to write 50 thank-you notes over a year, calling it "the Heidi challenge."She told them: "I'm willing to... more »

Local stores stay the course

The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority and Liberty County Chamber of Commerce continue to revitalize the Hinesville's downtown shopping district through the Shop Local Initiative, and the effort is paying off.The initiative, which is still in... more »

High-end paper shop, Haute Papier, comes to Leesburg

When Sarah Walsh was searching for invitations for her wedding five years ago, she was disappointed she couldn't find a customized design.Within a month, Walsh and friend Erin Miller started Haute Papier, a couture paper... more »

Wayland businesses back competition

Businesses in Wayland are backing a competition which could boost the local economy by encouraging people to explore their local trades.More than 30 independent shops in Watton and surrounding villages have joined the scheme, which... more »

Talking greeting cards are so yesterday

There's a new reason to get a little bit weepy looking through the greeting card aisles.It's not the heart-warming poems on a Mother's Day card, or tearful "atta-boys" for a first-born's graduation.There's a new breed... more »

AmericasMart Market Temporaries Welcome More Than 400 New Companies this July

Atlanta, GA—Featuring 29 individual categories robust in rich product and diverse offerings, the Market Temporaries are poised to set the stage for the July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta International Area... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces June 2010 Best of Show Awards

Dallas, TX – Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, recently announced the winners of the June 2010 Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. Recipients were recognized during the recent... more »

DMD Retail Design Keeps it Clean, Fresh and Straight Forward for Mobilicity

Toronto, ON — New wireless company Mobilicity has just opened 38 stores throughout the GTA in a burgeoning new wireless marketplace. The new store and dealer kiosk designs are the work of DMD Retail Design,... more »

Nothing skimpy about this business

Every morning, Kiki and her two girlfriends stand in the store window at 35 Railroad St. and show off their outfits.Sometimes the women are wearing pastel-colored, diaphanous nightgowns, or sexy, full-length nightwear. Sometimes they're wearing... more »

MMPI is the Market Leader with its Beckman’s Handcrafted Show in LA and Chicago

Chicago, IL – MMPI leads the way in providing the best in handcrafted products by offering expanded Beckman's™ Handcrafted Shows in California and Chicago. Beckman's™ West and Beckman's™ Chicago offers fresh and functional pieces from... more »