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Business Spotlight: Tweedle Dee’s in Uptown Ankeny
Ankeny, IA - There’s always something new and fascinating to be found at Tweedle Dee’s in Uptown Ankeny.Owner DeeDee Olson said 80 percent of the store’s items are handmade or repurposed by local artists.“We have... more »
OneCoast Teams Up with Studio M/Magnet Works and Woodstock Chimes to Offer Retailers Garden Package
OneCoast, a nationwide Sales and Marketing Company has partnered with Garden category leaders Studio M/Magnet Works and Woodstock Chimes effective December 1, 2014. The addition of Studio M/Magnet Works and Woodstock Chimes to OneCoast’s National... more »
Small Business Saturday Results: Independent Businesses Make Strong Statement to Start the Holiday Shopping Season
From the main streets in towns like Galesburg, Illinois to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there was strong support for local independent businesses on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers across the nation made a powerful statement with 88... more »
Local Businesses See Sales Jump on Small Business Saturday
Tiverton, RI - Like small-business owners across the country, shopkeepers at historical Tiverton Four Corners were taking advantage of a national promotion in its fourth year that encourages shoppers to support local merchants on Small... more »
Small Business Saturday: Steady Flow of Customers Seen by Stores Across the Berkshires
Berkshires, MA - Despite sluggish traffic on North Street in Pittsfield for much of the day, much of the Berkshires saw a big turnout for Small Business Saturday — a holiday many politicians, storekeepers, local... more »
Keeping Holiday Gifts Local on Small Business Saturday
Hillcrest, NY - As she browsed the displays at Phil's Gift Shop in Hillcrest, Chris Longo said holiday shopping at a quiet place like this was preferable to the hectic atmosphere in some larger retailers.She... more »
Local Shoppers Turn Out for Small Business Saturday
Shelby, NC - People could be seen making their way from store to store in uptown Shelby on Saturday for the annual shopping holiday, Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to shop locally.Linda Parks, owner... more »
Small Retailers ‘Feel Good’ About Holiday Season
Alexandria, LA - Like most small businesses, Southern Chic doesn't see a ton of activity on Black Friday.The traditional shopping frenzy, which annually promises money saving deals to ravenous crowds, normally slips by nearly unnoticed... more »
Frog and Fly Vintage Shop Reopens in ‘Antique Triangle’
Springfield, OR - When Karrie Bork moved her vintage shop, the Frog and Fly, from Springfield’s Main Street into the old DMV building at 1250 N. 18th St., she had her doubts.“The interior was pretty... more »
Award-Winning Designer, Gardening and Lifestyle Expert P. Allen Smith to Speak in Dallas this January
Dallas Market Center in partnership with the Holiday & Decorative Association and the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association today announced that award-winning designer, television host and gardening and lifestyle expert, P. Allen Smith, will present... more »
News Release: Las Vegas Market Confirms Four New Tenants For C5 Launch
Las Vegas Market announced today that four leading suppliers—Auskin, Chive, Pheromone and Woven Workz—are the latest to confirm their participation in the Winter 2015 debut of C5, the Market’s newest resource for high-end home décor,... more »
Halloween Industry Association (HIA) And Urban Expositions Partner to Acquire the Halloween & Party Expo From H&P Expo
The Halloween Industry Association (HIA) and Urban Expositions announced they are to acquire Halloween & Party Expo from its current owners, H&P Expo, LLC. The upcoming event, scheduled for February 6-9, 2015 at the New... more »
