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September 26, 2014
Mountain Goat Artisan Gallery Opens on Water Street

Williamstown, MA - Mary Merselis does not figure to get rich operating her new store on Water Street.But she does want to provide a venue to promote the rich variety of local artisans and crafters... more »

September 25, 2014
Waverly Baby by Trend Lab Jazzberry Nursery Décor and Infant Gift Collection Debuts at Retailers

Trend Lab, LLC and Waverly proudly announce the debut of the Jazzberry nursery décor and infant gift collection. This is the third collection available from Waverly® Baby by Trend Lab, providing further leverage in this... more »

September 25, 2014
N.J. Bill to Encourage Shop Local Incentive Programs Deserves Support

Marlboro, NJ - It is a truth universally acknowledged that shoppers are ever in want of a bargain. And if that custom should have the side effect of strengthening the community where the shopper resides,... more »

September 24, 2014
Trade Roots in Arlington is a Store That Focuses on Gifts, Coffee and a Global Cause

Arlington, VA - Browsing at Trade Roots reveals a multitude of delights — a saffron-and-burgundy blanket from India made of old saris, South African bowls made with used telephone wire, intricately carved Ecuadoran jewelry boxes... more »

September 23, 2014
2014 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Breaks Attendance Record, Receives Enthusiastic Reviews

The sold-out September 17-20, 2014 Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show recorded an increase in attendance over the 2013 edition, previously the largest in its nine-year history. Featuring 1200+ booths showcasing thousands of lines... more »

September 23, 2014
Wild Wings and Mill Creek Studios Announce Partnership

Two of America’s most recognized names in wildlife art have joined forces to create the largest and most comprehensive collection of nature-inspired two and three-dimensional art products ever assembled. Wild Wings, which this year celebrates... more »

September 23, 2014
26th Annual ARTS Awards Gala Shifts to Friday

ART and Dallas Market Center, co-founder and producer of the ARTS Awards, today announce the gala’s shift from the traditional Saturday date pattern to Friday, January 16.“We shifted the ARTS Awards to Friday evening to... more »

September 23, 2014
‘Shop Local’ Mural Planned in Downtown Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AK - We’re going to have to add a new stop to our walking tour of public art in downtown Fayetteville.That’s because local artist Jason Jones is planning to paint a 50-foot-long “Shop Local”... more »

September 23, 2014
Toy Shop Aims to Offer Whale of a Time

Houston, TX - Vanessa Wodehouse wanted to create a unique toy store.When she opened Big Blue Whale Toys & Curiosities in July at 237 W. 19th St. in the Heights, she stocked the store with... more »

September 23, 2014
Litchfield’s Rising Sun Boutique Opens With Personality

Litchfield, CT - Walking into Rising Sun Boutique is like cracking open a treasure chest.Behind the walls of Litchfield’s newest shop are hundreds of items – large and small – representing an eclectic mix of... more »

September 23, 2014
Wauwatosa’s Fair Trade is a Retail Shop in the ‘Helping People’ Sector

Wauwatosa, WI - Allen Christian knows about working in a sweatshop."I saw those people," said Christian, who worked a sweatshop office in his native Morocco. "I knew how much they got paid. I know how... more »

September 23, 2014
DEI- Moving to the 17th Floor!

DEI a wholesale gift and home décor company based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts has announced they will be relocating their showroom in the AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA. After spending 18 years on the 15th floor... more »

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