Sherman Says: Small Business Saturday Should Be a Weekly Routine

Hamburg, NY - The retail marketplace has evolved a great deal in the last decade, with more and more consumers’ opting to place orders online or direct all of their dollars to big box stores,... more »

Bloomsbury Lane Toy Shoppe Celebrates Fourth ‘Neighborhood Toy Store Day’ on Nov. 9

Lancaster, NY - As a child, there is nothing more exhilarating than going to the toy store with mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. All the colors, sounds, and of course, all the toys created a... more »

Unique Items from Mexico in Lex Shop

Lexington, NE - After selling metal and home décor items wholesale for 19 years, Jennifer Chester has opened a retail store of her own.The newly built store, filled with many unusual and one-of-a-kind items, is... more »

The Price is Right

Sure, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But what to do with unsold product after all the merriment dies down? Here are some ideas to make merchandise move. While the idea of cutting... more »

Old is Gold

You can’t miss it. At the intersection of Highway 25 and Route 109 in Moultonborough, NH, lies what is likely America’s oldest gift shop: The Old Country Store and Museum. The store’s co-owner, Stephen Holden,... more »

The Great Outdoors

Article Resources Wholesalers C. R. Gibson 800.243.6004 www.crgibsondealer.com Foreside Home & Garden www.Foresidehomeandgarden.com Franklin Sports 781.573.2483 www.franklinsports.com Garden Décor Accents www.gardendecoraccents.com Jeremie 888.537.3643 www.jeremiecorp.com Magnet Works & Studio M 800.886.3121 www.magnetworks.com Woodstock Chimes 845.657.0499 www.chimes.com... more »

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Toymail. We Send Mail to Toys.

Gauri Nanda, the designer, entrepreneur and MIT Media Lab Alum who unleashed Clocky, the alarm clock on wheels, is about to roll out a revolutionary concept in the world of toys called "Toymail.""Toymail is like... more »

Bravado Partners With Leading Licensees to Bring the Iconic Imagery of The Beatles’ Legendary Film, Yellow Submarine, To Fans

Bravado, Universal Music Group’s global music merchandising company, announced today the company has partnered with two leading North American licensees, Boelter Brands and Trends International to produce merchandise tied to the world’s most beloved band,... more »

Small Business Saturday 2013: A Neighborhood Affair

Last year, consumers spent a whopping $5.5 billion on Small Business Saturday. It was a big victory for the movement and for participating independent businesses, but they're not stopping there.According to retail expert and Small... more »