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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 »
The Mystique of the Lady from Haiti is Revealed
Naples, FL - “The Lady from Haiti” Caribbean Art Gallery and Gift Boutique, located on 5th Ave. South in Naples, FL is not just a catchy name; it is much more. It is a story... more »
Inside Acacia, the Valencia Home Goods Store That’s All About the 415
San Francisco, CA - After years on the corporate side of companies like Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Base Escentuals, and Good Vibrations, Jonathan Plotzker launched his own brand— an all-natural, locally-made, customizable skincare line called Heliotrope.... more »
Candy Allen-Smith’s Corporate Slowdown Births a Life of Popcorn
Freeport, IL - Candy Allen-Smith grew tired of working for a large corporation and decided to pursue self-employment. She “ran away” from Chicagoland and settled in Freeport, where her dad grew up.“I wanted a quieter... more »
Local Boutique Clothes Knoxville with Style
Knoxville, TN - Bohemia has come to Knoxville.Bula Boutique, on the 100 block of Gay Street, possesses a bohemian style fusing East and West Coasts together that has not yet been seen in Knoxville. Owners... more »
Dallas Market Center Names Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications and Vice President, Market Services
Dallas Market Center today announced two company promotions: Cole Daugherty has been named senior vice president, Marketing Communications and Amy Galindo has been named vice president, Market Services. These promotions were made in recognition of... more »
IHA Announce Cooking Theater Line-Up For 2015 International Home & Housewares Show
Attendee favorites Cake Boss Buddy Valastro, Charm City Cakes’ Duff Goldman, Top Chef Masters champion Chris Cosentino and James Beard Award winners Stephanie Izard and Michelle Bernstein have joined the line-up of celebrity chefs appearing... more »
An Eclectic Mix at Vintage Boutique
Cloverdale, CA - A vintage Cloverdale building, originally built in the 1920s to house the town’s first library, is now home to a vintage clothing store for men and women.Voss Signature Vintage is owned by... more »
VHC Brands, Inc. Launches New Bedding Line, Bella Taylor Home
VHC Brands, Inc. has added Bella Taylor Home; a bright, eclectic collection of bedding and accessories, to its family of lifestyle offerings. “Bella Taylor Home is a completely new look for VHC in top-of-bed. We... more »

