Three Accent On Design Exhibitors Receive Awards for Excellence

Three companies - including two first time exhibitors and one long-standing Market participant - received Accent on Design awards today in recognition of product design excellence, innovation and creativity. The winners are all exhibitors in... more »

Talking Shop…Steve Kudron of Quacker Gifts

Grand Lake, CO - Steve Kudron, co-owner with Jennifer Brown, Quacker Gift Shop, 1034 Grand Ave, Grand Lake. 970-798-8014How long have you been in business? We have been in Grand Lake for two years. Quacker... more »

Olive Juice Squeezes Happiness into Customers

Oxford, MS - There is no doubt that when someone sets foot in Oxford, Miss., they instantly feel right at home. The many unique shops along the Square give a warm welcome to visitors and... more »

Toy Stores Differentiating Selves From Big Boxes With Unique Product, Community Ties

Independent shops aim to stay relevantFaced with the migration of consumers to the Internet or to large retailers for discounts, North Jersey independent toy store owners are focusing on specialization and the personal touch to... more »

Glory Haus Inc Hires Terry Moore & Associates As Rocky Mountain Region Reps

Glory Haus Inc is proud to announce their partnership with Terry Moore & Associates, Inc (TMA) as sales reps for the Rocky Mountain Region including CO, WY, MT, UT, and ID specializing in both the... more »

Viroqua General Store Focuses on Local Products

Viroqua, WI - Miranda Pollock-Raymond and her partner, Chris Pollock-Raymond, raise herbs, carrots, tomatoes, trout, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and turkeys on their 16-acre Under a Rock Farm near La Farge.That’s also where Miranda... more »

40 Under Forty: Ren Dschaak, Owner, Ren’s Purl Yarn Boutique

Billings, MT - Ren’s Purl Yarn Boutique stays open evenings so customers can come in for classes or just to chat while they stitch and purl.And despite what you may have heard about who picks... more »

New Vintage Shop Holds Odds ‘n’ Ends For Everyone

Wyandotte, MI - Noreen Rivier loves collecting odds and ends, one-of-a-kind clothing and vintage items, so she decided to turn that passion into a business.Now n Then opened last November in Wyandotte and held a... more »

Shop Local: Good Community Strategy

Shop local programs are a nationwide trend that continues to grow as communities realize the importance of an ability to take control of their own local economy. It takes work from people like you and... more »

Deborah’s Boutique Receives Award for Service, Selection

Marshall, TX - Deborah’s Boutique was recently awarded the Sterling Silver status in the Vera Bradley Rewards program due to its excellent service, selection and memorable shopping experience.The Vera Bradley Rewards program includes a comprehensive... more »