We’re Spending More on Mom this Mother’s Day, Retail Groups Say

This Mother's Day, moms are getting more love than last year—sometimes even from those who aren't their children.Ninety-two percent of Americans plan to celebrate Mother's Day this year, according to a survey conducted by Brand... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique

Lemont, IL - Name: Kim and Amber PetersCompany: Aurora Rose, A Unique BoutiqueTitle: OwnersLocation: LemontFounded: 2011How did the business come to be? Handcrafted items have always been a part of our lives. When the economy... more »

It’s Not Just Small Business Week, It’s a Movement

Philadelphia, PA - There is nothing small about the giant impact small businesses have on our region. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Greater Philadelphia's local economy, and play an instrumental role in our region's... more »

Specialty Food Association Launches New Brand for the Industry

The Specialty Food Association is launching a new brand to highlight the passion, creativity and quality that fuels the specialty food industry, Specialty Food: Craft. Care. Joy. The launch includes the not-for-profit trade association's first-ever... more »

Hand-Fashioned Ornaments

"Queen Beez" glass ornaments from Jootz LLC are hand-painted and -decorated, using feathers, beads, ribbons, faux fur, and other whimsical materials. Introduced to retailers nationally at the 2013 NY International Gift Fair, the line is... more »

Best Selection on The Beach: Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Returns December 8-11, 2013

The nation's largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, returns December 8-11, 2013 to South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Known among exhibitors and attendees as the... more »

California Market Center Sets Dates for Winter 2014 Gift & Home Market

The California Market Center (CMC), the West Coast's epicenter of fashion/gift/home and design has chosen the dates of Tuesday, January 21 to Monday, January 27, 2014 to hold its major Winter 2014 Gift & Home... more »

Monty Bojangles Cocoa Dusted Truffles to Debut In America

Monty Bojangles (www.MontyBojangles.com), the United Kingdom's fastest growing premium and all-natural French double cocoa dusted truffles are coming to the United States. The company will introduce four contemporary truffle flavors to start: "Rich & Intensely... more »

Jennifer Mascari Spearheads L.A. Mart As New Director of Marketing

L.A. Mart® is pleased to announce its recent hire of Jennifer Mascari who will spearhead L.A. Mart's marketing team as the new director of marketing. Mascari joined the LA team on May 1st and will... more »

Michael Aram Creating One-of-a-Kind Sculpture for Lobby of Las Vegas Markets Building C

Celebrated metalware designer Michael Aram is creating an exclusive sculpture —"HOME"— to grace the lobby of the new "c-ONE" cross category showcase of directional tabletop, gift and home resources debuting at the Summer 2013 Las... more »