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San Francisco Gift Fair exhibitors enjoy productive winter show
San Francisco International Gift Fair winter edition exhibitors reported steady order-writing and quality traffic during the show, which was Feb. 21-24, 2015. Attracting top western region and national retail buyers from wineries, galleries, lifestyle, specialty... more »
New Haven Clothing Shop Opens Middletown Location
Middletown, CT - The owners of a successful women's clothing boutique in New Haven have opened a second location inside the Main Street Market indoor mall.Yurway Boutique owners Ronen Yur and Marcia Calisman opened their... more »
Candyality’s Fourth Store Planned for Andersonville, With More Licorice
Andersonville, IL - Candyality is bringing its gummi bear bins and licorice bar — stocked with a lot more licorice — to Andersonville.Owner Terese McDonald said her fourth location will open at the corner of... more »
AmericasMart, Houzz teaming up for educational event at Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market show
AmericasMart Atlanta and Houzz will host an exclusive home and design business educational event, titled “Houzz Your Business?,” in conjunction with the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market, set for March 13-15, 2015.The... more »
Dsenyo to launch student-designed jewelry collection in fight against poaching
Dsenyo is launching a student-designed snare wire jewelry collection as part of its mission to end poaching in rural Zambia.Last fall, the brand sponsored its first “Design for Change: Help Make Poaching History” competition, inviting students... more »
Owner of Hobby Store Carries on Husband’s Legacy
White Township, IN - Tucked away in the Indiana West shopping plaza in White Township, there is a store that just might literally have something for everyone.“I tell people we have one of everything and... more »
Local Shop Features Handmade Craft Items
Dallas, PA - Lyn Carey describes her tiny craft shop, tucked away on Main Street, as a “brick and mortar Etsy.”Earth and Wears is a haven for local artisans seeking a home for their handmade... more »
What’s in Store?
Gulf Breeze, FL - Blue Sky Gift Shoppe... here for every special occasion.Every now and then a gift shop will come along that sets a standard for others to look up to. A place that... more »
Cherry Hill Couple’s Creations Went From Hobby to Livelihood
Cherry Hill, NJ - Andy Newton was burning the candle at both ends working in retail.After more than 20 years peddling everything from sporting goods to furniture, Newton said he was tired of the crazy... more »
CMC’s Winter Gift & Home Market Kicks Off 2015 With New Resources, Enthusiastic Retailers and Strong Orders
Los Angeles - The new year kicked off with a great start, which included a combination of optimistic buyers, enhanced product sales, and an imaginative wave of fresh products successfully coming together at the Winter Los... more »
Finley’s: Pampa’s Exciting New Gift Shop
Pampa, TX - As many have noticed, Pampa has a new gift shop downtown next to Julie’s Hallmark.Finley’s had a soft-opening on Feb. 6, and things have been going well during the business’ first three... more »
Business Q&A: Hillside Gallery and Frame Shop, Lakewood
Lakewood, CO - Q: How did you get involved in this business?A: I began working for a do-it-yourself frame shop at 18 years old and I loved it. I started this business when I was... more »
