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January 15, 2015
Fair Oaks Store Aids Parents Who Home-School Their Kids

Fair Oaks, CA - Diana Hilton would occasionally boil over with frustration after she began home-schooling her teen daughter and kindergarten-age son, telling her husband that someone should open a Sacramento-area store offering a range... more »

January 15, 2015
Napa Native Opens Chic Women’s and Children’s Boutique: Allison [in Wine Country]

St. Helena, CA - Four years after launching a successful boutique in Manhattan Beach, Allison Molinatti has returned home to the Napa Valley to open her second clothing store in St. Helena, Allison [in wine... more »

January 15, 2015
Talking Shop: Riding the Wave of Fashion

Orange County, CA - Business is a family affair for the Skala sisters.Katie, 28, and Jessica, 23, are the force behind the innovative fashion truck Waves of Attire: Rolling Boutique, a mobile clothing and accessories... more »

January 14, 2015
Las Vegas Market Reveals Winners of Global Goodness Awards

Las Vegas Market announced today that five home décor, furniture and gift firms — CleanBrands, Glory Haus, Phillips Collection, Samantha Davimes and Swahili Imports — have been selected as winners of the fourth semi-annual Global... more »

January 14, 2015
Mercy Hospital Renovates Gift Shop

Berryville, AR - Bookcases scatter across the empty gift shop at Mercy Hospital, placed on the half-removed carpet. A large open space separates two rooms, both covered in sawdust.According to Kristy Estrem, president of Mercy... more »

January 14, 2015
Quilter Stitches Together Successful Retail Store

Brighton, MI - Gaye June turned her passion for quilting into a growing business.In 2013, the longtime Brighton resident opened Creative Quilt Kits in Brighton Township, where she sells fabrics, supplies, patterns, books and kits;... more »

January 13, 2015
From Online to Ocean Park: Local Designer Opens Brick-and-Mortar Boutique

Santa Monica, CA - Thanks in part to the strong following she developed through her website, clothing designer Brooke Rodd has had items sold through popular online retailer Zappos and been featured on the Sundance... more »

January 13, 2015
Brookings Boutique Expanding to Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD - Brookings entrepreneur Jael Thorpe is expanding her boutique to Sioux Falls.She plans to open J. Ella Boutique at The Bridges at 57th and Western next month.“We’re really excited,” Thorpe said. “We... more »

January 13, 2015
OFFPRICE Returns to Sands Expo in February

The reach of the OFFPRICE Show has expanded immensely over the past several years, from mainly women’s apparel, to children’s, accessories, men’s and footwear. Not only have the categories expanded, but the buyers have as... more »

January 13, 2015
Wholesalecrafts.com Reports Record-Breaking 2014 Year-End Sales Results

Wholesalecrafts.com, the premier online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian craft, announces 2014 year-end sales results.Total online sales placed by retailers to artists through Wholesalecrafts.com's shopping cart for 2014 came in at... more »

January 13, 2015
AmericasMart Honors Rug Community at Annual Awards Ceremony

AmericasMart® Atlanta recognized the creativity, artistry and passion of the Area Rug industry at its annual America’s Magnificent Carpets® Awards staged on Friday, January 9, 2015 as part of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market®... more »

January 13, 2015
Dallas’ Bloggers Gathering Offers an Exclusive Look at Market

Dallas Market Center today announced that it will host its sixth bloggers’ gathering, Sneak Peek – A Conversation Starter this Friday, January 16, during its Total Home & Gift Market. Sneak Peek offers design and... more »

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