Fair Trade Boutique Owner Works to ‘Be The Change’

Madison, WI - When Nikki Anderson opened Change, a fair trade boutique located at 1252 Williamson St., she didn't want to play up the "fair trade" aspect too much. She wanted people to shop there... more »

Kilgore College Business Course Pays off for Boutique Owner

Longview, TX - Rebekah Rogers was a 25-year-old nursing student at Kilgore College in 2011 when the daughter of a small business owner decided to dream.“And I just decided I’m going to either spend X... more »

Shopping Made Easy: Buying into Ashland as a Destination

Ashland, VA - A new gift certificate program could help Ashland become a hotspot for shopping, dining and entertainment.The gift certificates can be used to make purchases at more than 30 businesses in Ashland.“The program... more »

Michigan Retailers Promote ‘Buy Nearby’ with 1st ‘Get Caught Blue-Handed’ Day

Grand Rapids, MI - Jeff Joyce and thousands of other retailers across the state hope to launch a new tradition today, Oct. 5.The first “Get Caught Blue-Handed” day was to show people that when they... more »

Online Registration Now Open For Winter 2014 NY NOW

Online registration for NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle is now open atwww.nynow.com/register. The winter 2014 market runs Saturday, February 1, through Thursday, February 6, 2014, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits... more »

Long Beach Cash Mob Spends Big at Vintage Store

Long Beach, CA - The recent and unexpected arrival of a “cash mob” helped the owner of a California Heights vintage store put some money in the register after a summer that saw decreased business... more »

Carlisle Council Backs Small Business Saturday Initiative

Carlisle, UK - The city council has confirmed it is backing the inaugural Small Business Saturday, which will take place on December 7.The day aims to celebrate the many fantastic small businesses in the UK,... more »

The Chicago Toy & Game Group Announces 2013 Toy & Game Inventor of the Year Award Nominees

The nominees for the annual Toy & Game Inventor of the Year (TAGIE) Awards (http://www.tagieawards.com/us/) are in! Recognizing excellence in the categories of Toy Design, Game Design, Young Inventor and Rising Star, the nominees for... more »

Consumers Buying More Specialty Food, Survey Says

Consumers are choosing specialty foods over conventional foods at record levels, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association.Close to 75 percent of U.S. consumers report making specialty food purchases this year, a major... more »

Douglas Cuddle Toys Welcomes Tara Rubino

New Hampshire–based Douglas Company, known for their plush toys with big personalities, as well as, their fashion forward plush accessories, has recently announced the appointment of Tara Rubino to the position of National Sales Manager.Doug... more »