Products Aren’t Enough: Customers Want “Shoppertainment”

Patricia Norins, Spokesperson for American Express's Small Business Saturday, shares a tip on improving in-store customer experience:Shoppers are hungry for an in-store experience that provides them with the not only products they are searching for,... more »

7 W Reports Another Record Spring Attendance During Home Fashions Market Week

New York, NY - 7 W reported yet another record Spring Home Fashions market with attendance up over 15% compared to what was a record market last year. Every day of market 7 W saw... more »

Debra Valencia Prepares for Surtex 2013

Artist Debra Valencia™ will be exhibiting for the fifth consecutive year at the annual Surtex show in booths 734 & 736, Javit's Convention Center New York, May 19-21, 2013. She will debut new Everyday contemporary... more »

Top Companies Headline New “c-One” Destination at Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market, Launching This Summer 2013

An impressive roster of leading brands is confirmed for the launch of "c-ONE" – a new, cross-category showcase of directional tabletop, gift and home resources in both permanent and temporary presentations – at the Summer... more »

Small Businesses Hopeful of Strong Easter Sales

Small retailers are reporting a mixed bag of conditions in the lead-up to Easter. Some businesses like bakeries are hopeful of better sales this year as Easter does not coincide with school holidays, which means... more »

Weymouth Resident Runs Specialty Gift and Toy Shop in Braintree

Braintree, MA - Weymouth resident Diana Nessralla says she's in the "feel good business." The owner of The Enchanted Gift Basket on Washington Street in Braintree specializes in putting smiles on faces whether it's with... more »

Looking for the Old Town Emporium?

Jonesborough, TN - Stop by the Jonesborough Visitors Center soon and you may find it . . . People stopping by the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center on Boone Street may soon be stepping foot into... more »

Tucked Away in Sandy Hook, ‘Unique Blessings’ is Open for Business

Newtown, CT - When Unique Blessings co-owner Jeriann Rabbitt was looking for a place for her new business, she was on the verge of signing a lease for another Newtown space. Then something told her... more »

Madison Merchant’s ‘Cute Shop’ Appears on HGTV

Madison, NJ - Producers for a home makeover TV show stopped by Maison Decor on Main Street in Madison last spring and liked what they saw.The shop's look appealed to them so much they ended... more »

FAB Counsel to Present “Why You Need a Social Media Calendar” Seminar at the CMC for Market Tuesday April 16

WHO: The California Market Center (CMC)'s Market Tuesday hosts a seminar presented by Mary Vallarta, founder of FAB Counsel – www.fabcounsel.comFAB Counsel stands for Fashion And Business Counsel. Their main mission is to help people... more »