Mum Who Suffered Illness Finds Hope in Haberdashery

Ilkley, UK - When Christine Asher's husband bought her a sewing machine, little did she know that it would lead to a new life.She had no idea that the gift - bought to cheer her... more »

Chez Jacqueline Shop Set to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Palm Coast, FL - When Jackie Hamilton opened her home accessories store in 2003, Flagler County was enjoying a housing boom that would make the community the nation's fastest growing. With an eclectic selection of... more »

Pop-Up Stores Are Way More Than Low-Budget Halloween Emporiums Now

If old-time department stores were comprehensive, mom-and-pop stores friendly and big-box always low price, what kind of message does pop-up retail whisper into the ear of today's customer? "New, fun, something different," says Wharton marketing... more »

SweetPea – a Unique Boutique

Rohnert Park, CA - It was one of those warm May or June nights back in 1987, when a small group of senior women decided they'd like to open up a store to sell their... more »

Shop Local: Keepsake Boxes, Albums and Frames For Special Occasions

Dallas, TX - Fabric has always been a vital part of life for designer Jan Sevadjian. Her office shows the evidence. Boxes of cloth cover every inch of shelves, desk and floor. Textile samples and... more »

Children’s Boutique Offers Organic Mattresses, Bedding

Midland, TX - When Terri Schroeta's children, Maddi, now 10, and Major, 6, were younger, as a new mom she wanted only fire retardant items in her home. But looking back, she realizes how many... more »

Cash Mobs Boosting Business in Cleveland Hts., Shaker Hts.

Cleveland, OH - With the current state of the economy, some small mom-and-pop stores have been struggling to sell products and increase profit. But with a recent trend of cash mobs, these stores have been... more »

Global Artists Return to Dallas for International Folk Art Market Collection

Artists and artisan groups from 18 countries will showcase one-of-a-kind artworks reflective of their traditional cultures during the International Folk Art Market Collection (June 19-23, 2013), a featured part of the Dallas Temp Show. This... more »

Summer Las Vegas Market Registration Now Open

Registration for the upcoming Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, taking place July 29 – August 2, is now open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register.Retailers and designers planning to attend the Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market are encouraged to... more »

Jane Boyce

Jane BoyceTrain Collectors AssociationStrasburg, Pa. 1. What makes your store unique? We are required to carry only those items that relate to trains, specifically toy trains, as outlined in our 501(c)3 status. We are a... more »