From Frank Is Named a Finalist in the 26th Annual LOUIE Awards

From Frank has been named a finalist by the Greeting Card Association (GCA) in the prestigious 26th Annual International Greeting Card Awards Competition, better known as the "LOUIE Awards." Three finalists were chosen for each... more »

Reduce Fire + Ice Core Mug the Ultimate for Keeping Beverages Hot or Cold for Up to 6 Hours

From hot coffee, tea or cider, to iced coffee or tea or chilled lemonade, beverages stay at the perfect temperature for up to 6 hours in the new Reduce™ Fire + Ice™ Core Mug. With... more »

1st Ever “Reps Pop Up” Event

A collaborative wholesale event hosted by five independent local Chicagoland area representatives to be held at the Comfort Inn 1555 East Fabyan Parkway Geneva, IL 60134 on Monday, May 19, 2014. Doors open for our... more »

Make a Splash: Fort Lauderdale Gift Show Returns August 23-26, 2014 With New Product Resources, Expanded Educational Opportunities

Returning August 23-26, 2014 for its seventh edition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is making a splash among South Florida and Caribbean retailers because of its cost-effective,... more »

The Nation’s Largest Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Delivers Big Names & Big Business Opportunities September 17-20, 2014

The 2014 edition of the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with a new date pattern, expanded selection, and new retail marketing bootcamp series. Together with hotel rates... more »

Bravura Fashions Itself As a Go-to Place For Gifts

Barrington, IL - Operating a small business out of a 150-year-old house on South Cook Street for more than a decade, the owners of the Bravura Home and Gift Shop have been on a simple,... more »

Take Two Boutique in Senath

Senath, MO - Saturday was the second anniversary of the opening of the little, "Take Two Boutique," in Senath. What started out as a little consignment shop turned into a great business for Senath residents,... more »

Evanston Gift Boutique Isn’t Gone, It’s Just Two Blocks East

Evanston, IL - Patty O’Neill has been selling gifts in her Evanston gift boutique, Perennials, since she bought the store in 2003.But on April 1, O’Neill became the receiver of gifts, for a change.The gifts... more »

Shop Local Initiatives in Mercer Highlight Importance of Independent Businesses

Over the last decade, the concept of shopping close to home has become increasingly popular.But it’s a bit like exercise. You know it’s good for you; you’ve been meaning to get around to it; everyone... more »

California Market Center Plans Exciting & Productive Summer 2014 Market With New Resources & Amenities

An expanded product mix of leading gift, home, design, tabletop, personal care/spa products and holiday/seasonal lines, a comprehensive selection of best-selling fashion accessories and children's merchandise, and a unified California marketplace will be among the... more »