5 Simple Tips to Instagram Success

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networks and has proven to be an exciting (and effective) place for retailers to connect with shoppers.Instagram just announced that they’ve reached 200 million active monthly users... more »

Los Angeles International Textile Show Announces New Trend Partnership With Promostyl Forecasting Agency

The Fall/Winter 15/16 Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA Textile) will take place Monday-Wednesday, September 29-October 1, 2014, at the California Market Center. LA Textile is excited to announce its newly cultivated partnership with leading... more »

ICV Partners Announces Sale of Marshall Retail Group

ICV Partners (ICV), a leading investment firm focused on lower middle market companies, announced today the sale of Marshall Retail Group (MRG), the leading independent operator of specialty retail stores in the casino resort marketplace,... more »

Mish Mosh Central a ‘Store to Inspire’

Howell, MI - You never know what you might find at Mish Mosh Central.The newly opened shop in Howell is stocked with salvaged barn and building materials, farm relics, vintage furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, home... more »

The Buzz: Gathered Earth Gets Transplanted

Appleton, WI - Gathered Earth, a garden and vintage gift and decor shop, moved to Appleton and will reopen under its new owner Monday.The shop is now at 3402 N. Richmond St., just south of... more »

Longmont Woman Opening Storefront to Sell Her All-Natural Cosmetics

Longmont, CO - Fans of all-natural cosmetics will soon be able to go into a store to buy Cindy Jones' products, called Colorado Aromatics, rather than pick them up at the Boulder County Farmers Market,... more »

Maude Specklebelly’s to Offer Unique Gift, Clothing Options

Monmouth, IL - The revitalization of Monmouth's downtown district is currently priority No. 1 for many locally.Part of the effort has consisted in the Shops of Monmouth Retail Business Competition, an event held at Monmouth... more »

Candy Shop Launches In The Glen

Glenview, iL - “I’m just a big kid in a candy store,” said Robert Brescia, owner of Glenview's newest candy shop Rocket Fizz.Brescia runs the Glen Town Center shop with his wife Tonya and two... more »

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books Acquires Long Time Atlanta Toy Retailer Bean Head Toys

After 7 years of business, Chris Lowe, proprietor of beloved toy store Bean Head Toys will be turning over the keys to regional toy store chain Brilliant Sky Toys & Books. Originally started in Sandy... more »

Susan Feldman, Beatriz Ball, John Grob to be Honored

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced today that three industry leaders—Susan Feldman, Beatriz Ball, and John Grob—will be honored during Gift for Life’s 23rd Annual Party for Life, taking place... more »