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February 20, 2015
UMSL PMBA Alumnus Opens Fair Trade Shop

St. Louis, MO - Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon is no stranger to retail. Since moving to the United States with his wife in 1990, he’s worked in that field. Climbing the corporate ladder at Macy’s... more »

February 19, 2015
AmericasMart Atlanta Provides Design Support For Atlanta Symphony Associates Show House

AmericasMart® Atlanta’s ongoing support of the design community expands in its new role as Principal Chair sponsor of The Atlanta Symphony Associates’ (ASA) 45th Annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens benefitting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra... more »

February 19, 2015
Lovely Somethings Offering Creative Stationery, More

Bath, OH - Lovely Somethings is a stationery boutique and gift shop located at 843 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Ghent Square.Owner Liz Scott opened the store in October as her first solo venture, after partnering... more »

February 19, 2015
Grant City Shop Owner Sells ‘Recycled Treasures’ at Vintiqued

Staten Island, NY - Maria Melis fondly remembers a childhood centered around traveling to yard sales with her grandmother to purchase one-of-a-kind finds."I would collect what I like to call 'recycled treasures.' I love the... more »

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 »

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