Shop Local: Get Personal at Threadwell

Philadelphia, PA - Are you a “B”? “For some reason we are drawn to items with “B” monograms,” says Cynthia Brumback in her book, “The Art of the Monogram.”Monograms first appeared on Greek and Roman... more »

GHTA Announces Location and Dates for 2015 Annual Conference

The Gift and Home Trade Association [GHTA], the industry’s leading non-profit trade association, has announced that its 2015 annual conference will be held in Austin, Texas, November 10-12, 2015. The conference, now known as the... more »

PoochieBells Rings in Ten-year Anniversary

What began ten years ago as a solution to stop her puppy's accidents, PoochieBells designer, Cheryl Pedersen, started a dog doorbell company by introducing her creation to the marketplace. Eventually, PoochieBells would pave the way... more »

Twisted Vine Celebrates with Grand Re-Opening, New Merchants

Ligonier, PA - A new look for the eclectic market and several new merchants will be celebrated during the Twisted Vine's upcoming Grand Re-Opening/Valentine's Day party.Customers will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of... more »

From Bean to Bar: Cellar Door Chocolates to Make Chocolate From Scratch

Louisville, KY - Owner Erika Chavez-Graziano founded the Cellar Door Chocolates more than seven years ago as a boutique chocolate company.Cellar Door Chocolates has a candy shop and a kitchen in Butchertown Market, 1201 Story... more »

New antiques store on Main Street in Wilbraham Offers Vintage Furniture and Accessories

Wilbraham, MA - Cathy Hensley of Ludlow recently realized one of her dreams by opening Rooster Hollow antique shop, a vintage furniture and accessories store at 757 Main Street.The antiques shop is located in the... more »

‘Cash Mob’ Surprises New Port Richey Couple

New Port Richey, FL - Just south of Main Street in New Port Richey, in a building built in 1927, Ed and Karen Legault are spending their golden years running a business.“I thought I came... more »

The Philadelphia Gift Show Celebrates 20th Edition With 13% Attendance Increase, New Initiatives, Award Presentations

Celebrating its 20th edition, the January 17-20, 2015 Philadelphia Gift Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center recorded a 13% increase in attendance over the 2014 winter show. New product and service initiatives, including the... more »

Style Profile: Primrose Park Owner Takes Risks in Business and Style

Minneapolis, MN - Jennifer Carnahan spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder at some of the top Fortune 500 companies, including General Mills, McDonald’s and Ecolab. Despite her success, Carnahan said, she needed more style... more »

Small Business Optimism Reaches Three-Year High

Small business optimism is at a three-year high, with 95 percent of small business owners expecting to grow their revenue in 2015. Half of these businesses expect to grow by more than 20 percent, according... more »