News

February 19, 2015
Liz & Jo’s Opens in Lower Stanley Village

Estes Park, CO - It's difficult to make just one business grow and be successful in Estes Park, let alone four. But Diane Muno - owner of Spruce House, Christmas Shop,White Orchid, and White Orchid... more »

February 18, 2015
Messe Frankfurt Announces the Partner Country of Ambiente 2016

Messe Frankfurt announced that Italy is to be the next Ambiente Partner Country. During the Partner Country Reception for this year’s Partner Country, the USA, Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt... more »

February 17, 2015
Halloween & Party Expo Closes on a High Note

Halloween & Party Expo, the industry’s prominent Halloween and Party event, concluded in New Orleans, LA, on Monday, February 9, 2015, bringing together more than 1,300 booths, with exhibitors and brands introducing new and innovative... more »

February 16, 2015
Hundreds Brave Snowstorm to Help Actress Monica Potter Open Home Decor Store in Portage County

Nelson Township, OH - Falling snow, bitter temperatures and occasional whiteout driving conditions weren’t enough to stop hundreds of fans from joining actress Monica Potter at the opening of her new home store just north... more »

February 16, 2015
Tickle My Senses Offers American Artisan Crafts

New Cumberland, PA - For Becky Lee, who grew up surrounded by art, it was a fulfillment of a dream to open her shop on Bridge Street in New Cumberland.“I was inspired by the females... more »

February 15, 2015
Special Toys are Her Specialty

Glen Rock, NJ - Dee Stevens, owner of Grow-Cery in Glen Rock, has worked to carve out a specialty toy nicheOpened in 1993, The Grow-Cery Ltd. is an independently owned toy store serving children of... more »

February 15, 2015
Finding Designer Treasures at Once Upon A Time Consignment Boutique

Pottstown, PA - As the owner of the Once Upon A Time Consignment Boutique in Pottstown, Gina Pimentel Spease notices women lighting up over how she helps them to coordinate outfits that complement their individuality... more »

February 15, 2015
Vintage Revival Makes Old Items New Again

Canyon City, CO - A piece of aged, flawed furniture is a blank canvas to them.Catherine and Larry Finney repurpose furniture and sell it in their new downtown store,Vintage Revival."We've had pieces from 1930s on.... more »

February 15, 2015
Petersburg Boutique Travels to Customers

Petersburg, MI - Julie Diver knew her boutique had little opportunities for growth in Petersburg, so she packed her business in a truck and stopped at every city she could. Mrs. Diver converted a Ryder... more »

February 15, 2015
Clothing Boutique to Open Downtown

Greenville, OH - Women will soon have another location to shop in downtown Greenville with the upcoming opening of The Blue Bow Boutique!For Heather Maxwell, the idea of opening a clothing boutique has been something... more »

February 14, 2015
Josephine’s Makes it Through Some Growing Pains

Port Orchard, WA - At one point along her journey, Sam Smith, owner of Josephine’s Redeemed Boutique, was ready to close the doors and lock up for good.But she’s glad she decided not to.“I have... more »

February 13, 2015
Just 4 Gifts’ New Owner is Aprile DeAnne

Canyon Lake, TX - Just 4 Gifts is a favorite gift shop for many Canyon Lakers, so is was a great relief to find out that, rather than closing, it was sold to a resident... more »

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