Voices of the Valley: Cathie Walz, Owner, Blue Marble, Amherst

Amherst, MA - "This is like a new store every time I come in and each time I love it more! " "You always help me find the perfect gift for everyone on my list."... more »

Everything’s ‘Perfect’ at This Lake Forest Store

Lake Forest, IL - What started as a dream at 16-years-old has been Sue Fichter's reality for the last 13 years.After retiring from the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, the St. Charles resident... more »

Massena Merchants Pleased with 2012 Holiday Shopping Season

Massena, NY - The 2012 holiday shopping season was a good one, according to local merchants, who said this year's sales were the best they've been in recent years. "Our business was excellent," said Jacquelin... more »

The Artful Shopper: Everything at These Shops is Related to Fresh Olive Oils

Naples, FL - Talking shop with Marie Heiland, owner of Naples Olive Oil Company in Naples and Fort Myers."All of our products are available for tasting. You want to take your time and taste," Heiland... more »

Boutique Marks 5 Years in Business Despite Launch on Eve of Great Recession

Ormond Beach, FL - While many businesses tanked during the Great Recession, others took flight, like Purple Dragonfly, a women's boutique located at Ormond Towne Square shopping center.Purple Dragonfly, which offers an assortment of trinkets... more »

Downtown Shops Report Strong Holiday Sales

Nashua, NH - Local business owners were happy to awake this week to a white Christmas. But, earlier in the month, less white meant more green, according to business owners across the region.Mild weather, along... more »

Nearly 400 International Companies From 43 Countries Will Participate in Winter NYIGF

Nearly 400 companies representing 43 countries around the world will participate in the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 26-30, 2013, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center... more »

Southworth Announces Acquisition of The Madison Park Group

Southworth Company, manufacturer of the most popular retail brand of premium cotton and other fine papers for over 170 years, has acquired The Madison Park Group, a leader in the social expressions and gift industry.... more »

GCA’s 25th Anniversary LOUIE Awards Judges Announced

The 25th Anniversary LOUIE Awards Committee is pleased to announce the judges for this year's competition. The panel of judges includes 20 well-respected industry retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, educators, and designers who will evaluate the... more »

Hospital Gift Shop Open Again and in Full Bloom

St. Albert, AB - When Jackie White re-opened the SHAVA Gift Shop at the Sturgeon Community Hospital in November, she pushed the biggest wheelchair through it first.That way, volunteer Dorothy Branson says, they really made... more »