Spending Helps Small Business Across Nation, Locally

Spending by holiday shoppers trumped Superstorm Sandy's impact on small businesses in November. A recent report from MasterCard Advisors and Wells Fargo shows that shoppers spent 5.2 percent more at small retailers in November than... more »

Friends’ Strengths Work Well Together in Business World

Middletown, OH - Kathryn Schaub and Amy Tolson discovered early on they were a perfect compliment to each other when it comes to running a business. Schaub said she had previously run a mortgage business... more »

At Ann Arbor’s Falling Water, Themes of Peace and Gratitude Resonate This Holiday Season

Ann Arbor, MI - When Jim Johnston recalls his 24 years of operating Falling Water on Ann Arbor's South Main Street, one word comes to mind: gratitude."I've always thought about (Falling Water) as a gift... more »

Cash Mob Hits Readers’ Books

Sonoma, CA - There are packed ballparks, crowded theaters and now, thanks to two Sonoma friends, at least one mobbed bookstore. Some 50 people collectively descended upon Readers' Books Saturday afternoon as part of Sonoma... more »

Business Q&A: Boutique Keeps Patrons’ Tastes in Mind

San Angelo, TX - When hawking their wares at out-of-town weekend festivals and rodeos became too arduous for Jerry and Melissa Warren, both full-time state employees, the couple decided to open a downtown boutique for... more »

Artisan Resource Introduces Resources From Eighteen Countries at Winter 2013 Market

Companies from 18 countries around the globe have confirmed their participation in the second semi-annual edition of Artisan Resource™, a one-of-a-kind market offering U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers the opportunity to meet... more »

Green Gables, Desert Digs Take Permanent Showroom for Winter Las Vegas Market

Green Gables Furniture and Desert Digs Fine Furnishings will show together in a new permanent showroom at the winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.The 2,347-square-foot showroom, located in space B-130 at Las... more »

Pets Gone Healthy: Shop Offers Gifts for Pets, Wide Range of Natural Foods

Marlborough, MA - Only a few more days to pick up the perfect gift for pets – and the people who love them – at Pets Gone Healthy, the specialty shop on the Marlborough-Northborough line.... more »

NYIGF Recognizes Exemplary Green Products with Two Initiatives

New York, NY - Two initiatives recognizing exemplary eco-friendly and socially-responsible products connected with the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have been advanced for the winter 2013 edition, with designation of seven products as... more »

Contract Business all Set for Success: Around 250 Active Suppliers at Ambiente 2013

The package of measures for the contract business from Ambiente, the leading international fair, is encountering an interest in the market that is still growing strongly. Around 250 exhibitors from approximately 30 countries offering systems... more »