EX•TRACTS Expands in Key Product Categories

Of the multiple personal care categories to be presented at the sold-out winter edition of EX•TRACTS®, three are showing notable growth: natural/organic, perfume/fragrance and men's lines. EX•TRACTS runs at the New York International Gift Fair®... more »

Woodcraft Acquires Japan Woodworker

Woodcraft Supply, LLC, has purchased Japan Woodworker, a California-based company that sells woodworking equipment and supplies. The 34-year-old retailer will remain a separate company within the Woodcraft organization, with Woodcraft employees continuing to provide catalog... more »

IMC Announces Gift & Home Team Restructuring

International Market Centers (IMC) announced today strategic modifications, including promotions, lateral moves, and new appointments, to streamline its gift and home décor team. The changes, which are effective immediately, will create a single unified team... more »

Downtown Darlings Store Owner Talks Shop

Wilmington, NC - As the mother of two daughters, Marcia Frelke knows what girls like. And she's always wanted to own her own business.These two personality traits came together for Frelke when she opened Downtown... more »

Seguin Chamber to Honor Small Business

Seguin, TX - The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is endorsing and participating in the third annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is... more »

Merchants Hope Shoppers Spend Big on Small Business Saturday

Orlando, FL - Small-business owners in Orlando hope consumers set aside a little cash from their Black Friday binge this week and spend it the next day on what's known as Small Business Saturday.For the... more »

Downtown Prepares for Small Business Saturday

Cartersville, GA - After Thanksgiving meals are eaten and the tables are cleared, throngs of eager shoppers will descend upon mass retailers nationwide — but Saturday morning, after the tryptophan has worn off, local merchants... more »

Anderson’s Gourmet Chocolate Business Expands

Crystal Lake, IL - Anderson's Candy Shop is expanding its gourmet chocolate business as a fourth generation of candy lovers brings fresh ideas to the nearly 100-year-old family-owned company.The Anderson family opened a new store... more »

Baby Love Shop: A Classic Case of Sweetness

Milford, CT - From chic cribs to fashion maternityware, Baby Love, a new baby and maternity boutique in downtown Milford, offers nautical, eco-friendly and USA-made products for moms and babies. "I want it to be... more »

Q-C Small Businesses Hope for a Saturday Boost

Moline, IA - Often lost in the shadows of the big box stores and the Black Friday frenzy, many Quad-City small business owners hope shoppers will remember them on Small Business Saturday.Snuggled between Black Friday... more »