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Stitches for Little Ones
Alton, IL - It was part frustration and part playfulness that led Lindsey Weiss to the name of her new children’s clothing boutique in Alton Square Mall.“We have a cat named Stitch and a cat... more »
NY NOW “Made in USA” Display Features Nearly 100 Products
With strong representation across three collections and eight categories, 99 products have been selected to be showcased in the “Made in the USA” display at the winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for... more »
Las Vegas Market Reports Record Growth In Temporary Exhibits
Las Vegas Market announced today that rapidly accelerating growth in temporary exhibits is expected to make its Winter 2015 edition the largest Market to date, eclipsing the record-breaking numbers set last Summer. Nearly 500 new... more »
Midtown Gift Shop City Bird Expands After Boost From NEIdeas Entrepreneurship Program
Detroit, MI - City Bird, a Detroit- and Great Lakes-themed housewares, jewelry and gift shop in Midtown, has expanded and has more on its shelves thanks in part to a program designed to strengthen entrepreneurship... more »
From Poo Pourri to Perfect Presents, The Pretty Penny Has a Gift for Everyone
Carneys Point, NJ - Carolyn Morrison and her mother Darlene Dillon enjoy shopping.So much so, that for years they have tossed around the idea of opening a consignment shop."My mom owns this building," Morrison said... more »
Fiddleheads Boutique Opens in West Dover
West Dover, VT - The visionaries behind a new store on Route 100 say it will save Deerfield Valley residents trips to Brattleboro but also present new shopping opportunities.Local entrepreneur Phil Gilpin Jr. and his... more »
Small Businesses Celebrate Successful Saturday Sales
Centralia, WA - While some shop owners in downtown Centralia suspected the morning snow on Saturday would deter customers for a few hours, business picked up later for Small Box Saturday.“It was a very good... more »
Locally Owned Candy Store Opens Up a Sweet Spot Near Campus
Pittsburgh, PA - Having a big sweet tooth and vacant business space, Pittsburgh native Jon Weston decided to take his love for candy to the next level by investing in his own business, Katie’s Kandy,... more »
New Store in Town Has People Saying Bonbons Away!
Norfolk, VA - A SHINY, GREEN Granny Smith apple is Lisa Lain's canvas.When she's done, the simple piece of fruit is transformed into a decadent dessert, enveloped in caramel, chocolate and whatever strikes her fancy.... more »
Owner: Giving Gifts is Pure Bliss
Jackson, MS - Cathy Joyner believes gift giving should be joyful.That’s the premise guiding Bliss, the gift and home goods shop Joyner recently opened in Banner Hall at 4465 I-55 North in Jackson. It’s located... more »
AmericasMart Holiday and Floral Collection Sets Industry Pace for 2015
Inspiration and innovation drive the nation’s most comprehensive Holiday and Floral Market, The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® (Showrooms: Tuesday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 13; Temporaries: Thursday, January 8 - Monday, January... more »
NRF Calls on Congress to Pass Sales Tax Fairness Legislation
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French following a news conference with state and local officials who urged Congress to act on sales tax... more »
