Industry Spotlight, Christa White, April 2013

Christa White Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas1. What makes your store unique? The store at Discovery Children's Museum caters to everyone. I have carefully selected our entire inventory and made sure it pertains to our... more »

Urban Expositions Announces Sales Team, Exceeds Initial Sales Goals for New, Semi-Annual Windy City Gift Show

Atlanta, GA - Urban Expositions has announced the exhibit sales team for the Windy City Gift Show, its new semi-annual exhibition set to debut January 18-21, 2014 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont,... more »

Papel Moves Forward

After several years of absence from the giftware industry, PAPEL DESIGNS has emerged with new designs that are rapidly making headway into international markets. Having semi-retired from 2005 - 2012, industry icon, Stanley Papel is... more »

Make a Splash: Fort Lauderdale Gift Show Returns August 24-27, 2013

Returning August 24-27, 2013 for its sixth edition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is making a splash among South Florida and Caribbean retailers because of its cost-effective,... more »

See What’s Trending in Seattle August 17-20, 2013

As the Pacific Northwest's launching pad for breaking trends and product introductions, the August 17-20, 2013 Seattle Gift Show returns to its traditional Saturday-Tuesday date pattern with a new Made In the USA pavilion and... more »

Best Friends Go From Beach to Chic

Ocean City, MD - If enthusiasm is any measure of success, the young women who own Ish Boutique in Ocean City are on their way up the ladder.Jenny Carven and Christina Pohland, best friends from... more »

Fort Myers Boutique Offers Wide Variety of Items

Fort Myers, FL - Talking shop with Kim Williams, owner of Forever Yours Boutique in downtown Fort Myers."We stay on trend with what's happening, but at the same time keep that classic look. It's not... more »

At New Broadway District Boutique, The Bling’s the Thing

Green Bay, WI - Walk into A Bag Lady on a tight schedule at your own risk.It's not the kind of shop for just dashing in and grabbing a quick something. It's custom-made for the... more »

Bury Chocolate Shop Gets a Boost From Cash Mob

Bury St Edmunds, UK - SHOPPERS descended on an independent chocolate shop in Bury St Edmunds yesterday as part of what is thought to be the county's first 'cash mob'.Catriona Brinkley, owner of the Bury... more »

Alton Gift Store Provides Individual Attention

Alton, IL - Growing up in retail, Stacy Keshner knew she wanted to pursue her dreams of owning a retail shop and since has successfully fulfilled that dream by opening White Birch. White Birch, 611... more »