Willy’s Wiggly Web Spun Its Magic (Again) With Parent’s Choice Fall 2012 Awards

When children play a game together and not against each other, it's known as cooperative play. Wonderful things can happen as kids learn to work together for a common obstacle. They share, make decisions together... more »

A Gift Shop Called Home is a Comfort Trip

South Point, OH - One of the best known films of all time was "The Wizard Of Oz" as well as the beloved closing lines that Dorothy spoke when she magically arrived back to her... more »

Changing Holidays, Changing Displays

Stockton, CA - Cars driving down Alpine Avenue might miss seeing Ciara Gifts & Home Décor, where it sits in a typical commercial building.On the inside, it's anything but typical. When people do stop and... more »

Chamber Adds Incentives to ‘Shop Local’ 2012 Campaign

Mineral Wells, TX - The fourth annual Shop Local and Win campaign starts Thursday, offering even more reasons for residents to purchase from community retailers.According to Beth Henary Watson, executive director of the Mineral Wells... more »

Nini’s Treasures to Welcome Reedy

Triadelphia, WV - Nini's Treasures will welcome Vera Bradley Brand Ambassador Joan Bradley Reedy, daughter of Vera Bradley, and Susan Cambell, Vera Bradley director of sales, to their store on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5... more »

Rapunzel’s Celebrates 10th Milestone

Palm Beach, FL - Randi Evans was single and 26 when she opened her first island business, Rapunzel's of Palm Beach, a Royal Poinciana Way gift shop, in September 2002. Over the next decade, Evans... more »

Retail Sales Stay Steady for Halloween

Wichita, KS - This Halloween , retailers are expecting shoppers to spend eight billion dollars nationwide. That's up one billion from last year. Local shop owners tell us, they're cashing in this holiday."Night lights for... more »

Surprise for Shopkeeper Pam Battley of Ma Battley’s Targeted by Community Cash Mob

Enfield Town, UK - A shopkeeper had the surprise of her life when she was set upon by a cash mob on Thursday afternoon.Pam Battley, who owns Ma Battley's sweet shop in Church Street, Enfield... more »

Winter 2013 NYIGF Offers 40+ Seminars & Special Activities

More than 40 educational seminars, special events, displays and product awards will be offered for attendees and exhibitors during the winter 2013 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), Saturday January 26, through Wednesday, January 30,... more »

2013 Dates Announced for Home Textiles Market Week in New York

Dates have been announced for the winter and summer 2013 editions of the Home Textiles Market Week® in New York, the pre-eminent semi-annual market for mid-to high-end home textiles. Home Textiles Market Week is produced... more »