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AmericasMart January Market Launches 2015 Retail Year
When the doors to The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® open for its eight-day run on January 6, 2015, the world’s single-largest product collection commands the global spotlight with retailers and designers from... more »
GCA’s 27th Annual LOUIE Awards Celebrate Artistic Elegance; Recognize Best of the Best in Greeting Cards, Social Stationery Worldwide
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is proud to announce the opening of the Call for Entries for its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards. The LOUIEs recognize, reward, and celebrate outstanding design, editorial, and creativity in greeting... more »
Two New Speakers & Five Additional Sponsors Confirmed for Third Annual CEO Summit
International Market Centers (IMC) and Eller Enterprises announced today that two new speakers and five additional sponsors are confirmed for the third annual CEO Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, and Wednesday, January 21, 2015.... more »
Downtown Designs: Yana Dee Apparel Shop Opens Wednesday
Traverse City, MI - Yana Dee, 31, is a very busy woman.Her new downtown women's clothing store, named Yana Dee, opens Wednesday. But that's just the visible tip of the iceberg.Dee designs all the clothing... more »
Fair Trade Décor Proud to Be Part of Trade Federation Protecting Artisans
Del Mar, CA - From hand-woven baskets to handmade soap, every item in Del Mar’s Fair Trade Décor has a story.In an effort to share those stories with as many people as possible, owners Betsy... more »
New Downtown Store Offers Fashions, ‘Upcycled’ Décor
Aiken, SC - If you’re looking to update your style or home décor, then a new store in downtown Aiken might have the trend you’re looking for.Truly Trendy opened in February at 261 Arbor Terrace,... more »
Everett Yarn Shop Specializes in ‘Eye Candy’
Everett, WA - Shopping at Great Yarns! is meant to be a colorful experience.Just ask owner Fontelle Jones.“Color is our world,” she said. more »
SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meraki, Crown Point
Crown Point, IL - Meraki is a Greek word meaning to do something with soul creativity or love -- to put something of yourself into your work.Meraki owner Gail Boudreau chose the name for her... more »
Vintage Serves a New Purpose for Former Teacher
Holden, MA - After a career as a high school marketing teacher who always dabbled in a side business of selling vintage and antique furniture, Julie McNamara decided to switch gears. She quit her full-time... more »
Decor Store in Strip District Mixes, Matches Eclectic Pieces
Pittsburgh, PA - A Strip District store is in the business of showing shoppers how home decor can be an art.Since 1992, Artistry owner Laura Kirich has provided clients with handcrafted furniture and interior decor... more »
Why Stores Still Rule Retail
For all the talk of how online retail dominates, the vast majority of purchases are still made in person, in a physical location.Surprised?E-commerce sales were just 6.4 percent of total retail sales for the second... more »
Main Street Events Boost Business in Holdingford
Holdingford, MN - Most small towns, especially around Central Minnesota, have a festival of some sort. Usually, they're during the summer, last for a few days and provide some good food, entertainment and a chance... more »
