Toy Manufacturer Was Putty In Their Hands as Peers Voted For Best 2014 Specialty Toy

ASTRA’s annual Awards Breakfast and Business Meeting in Phoenix last week honored the best retailer, toy maker and sales rep among the thousands who work and create specialty toys for children coast to coast. It... more »

Company Announces Release of New Line

The fun and creative brand LOL Made you Smile began just one year ago in historic Savannah, Georgia. It is there that husband and wife, Johnny and Nicole Carrillo, began their endeavors in textile design,... more »

How The Grommet’s Trying to Attract Mom-and-Pop Shops

One of the most challenging aspects an entrepreneur faces when owning a small business such as a boutique or gift shop is finding products that are guaranteed to sell, and that are also interesting and... more »

Playing Favorites

Glen Rose, TX - It’s difficult to pin down exactly what the Glen Rose shop My Favorite Things offers, and that’s exactly how owner Melissa Sharlett likes it.The shop, which opened April 19 on 116... more »

Shelton Candy Store Marks Two Years of Sweetness

Shelton, CT - A candy store in downtown Shelton is celebrating its anniversary this month.For two years, Nikki’s Candy Boutique at 93 Center St. has been serving up everything from gummies to chocolate drizzle popcorn,... more »

Pet Central to Open its Doors Thursday

Fort Dodge, IA - Pet Central, Everything Pet Boutique opens Thursday. The new Central Avenue shop offers pet supplies, food and more."We're going to have some home decor and stuff geared towards pet lovers, with... more »

Officials Urge to Shop Local

Honesdale, PA - Borough Mayor Jack Bishop presented a proclamation to a small business owner and a Shop Local Committee in honor of Independents Week.The week will be recognized from June 29 to July 5.The... more »

Artisan Resource Expands Programming for Summer 2014

An expanded schedule of educational seminars – beginning with pre-show exhibitor webinar training and continuing with four days of on-site programming – will be offered at the summer 2014 edition of Artisan Resource®, Saturday, August... more »

AmericasMart Grows Into Second Half of 2014 With Expanding Showroom Footprints

AmericasMart Atlanta® ushers in the second half of the 2014 buying year with new and expanded showrooms across the Marketplace. A sampling of the new and expanded showrooms includes:Alfresco Home expands its beautiful outdoor furniture... more »

Las Vegas Market Hosting 4th Annual Gift for Life Benefit at Summer Market

Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 4th annual gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, on Monday, July 28,... more »