Global Craft Acquires World Shoppe

Global Crafts, an Edgewater, FL-based fair trade wholesale company, has acquired World Shoppe, LLC, a Chicago-based importer of jewelry and greeting cards handmade by women artisans from South Africa.The move was based on Karydes' decision... more »

AmericasMart Offers the Greatest GIFT Collection Anywhere

With new, cutting-edge exhibitors from the United States and from Europe and with the largest GIFT product collection anywhere, The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®, Jan. 9-16, 2013 at AmericasMart, is where buyers... more »

NobleWorks Brings Out the Votes With New “Party Animals” Political Card

NobleWorks Inc. is encouraging people to vote this November with its new political card "Party Animals," featuring the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant partying. The card is part of NobleWorks' new "Don't be the 47... more »

One-Stop Shop for Collectables in Mountainhome

Mountainhome, PA - Peggy Fylstra loves visiting little gift shops while on vacation. Thinking that the Mountainhome area could use a place where people could buy a quick gift at a reasonable price, Fylstra opened... more »

New Downtown Ottawa Boutique Specializes in Accessories

Ottawa, ON - StaciGochanourthinks the timing could not have been better for opening her downtown Ottawa shop.Chic Boutique opened its doors to the publicat724 La SalleSt. in mid-September. The shopfront formerly was occupied by The... more »

Store Trek

Noe Valley, CA - Olive This Olive That, a new shop tucked away on Vicksburg Street near 24th, is modeled after a wine-tasting bar. Before you buy, the shop's owners want you to come in... more »

Shop Small and Make a Big Difference

Halifax, NS - On Oct. 20, big things will be happening at small businesses all across the country as Canadians celebrate our first Small Business Saturday.Walk down any main street — or side street —... more »

Museum Gift Shop Celebrates Area Crafting History

Elizabeth City, NC - When we first considered the idea of running the gift shop at the Museum of the Albemarle, we already knew that there was a niche that needed to be filled in... more »

Customer Service Key Element at Charlene’s Gifts with a Special Touch

Victoria, TX - With its manicured lawn and old-time details, the house at 401 S. William St. looks like many others on the block. Step closer, however, and one realizes it's home to more than... more »

After a Year, Watertown’s Shop Local Group Eyes Future

Watertown, MA - Watertown Local First, a network of independent local businesses that advocate for local shopping, is celebrating its first anniversary next month. With a year under its belt, the organization is now planning... more »