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Lauren Heamon Joins Creative Co-Op As Sales Director
Lauren Heamon has joined Creative Co-Op in the position of Sales Director. Lauren has over 20 years’ experience selling national accounts with an extensive background in sales, account management and product development.“I am thrilled to... more »
Las Vegas Market Announces ‘Book the Block’ Winners
Las Vegas Market has announced winners of its inaugural “Book the Block” hotel reservation promotion, sponsored by International Market Centers and Connections Housing. From thousands of buyers and exhibitors participated in the inaugural Summer 2014... more »
Three Speakers & Five New Sponosors Confirmed for Third Annual CEO Summit at Las Vegas Market
International Market Centers (IMC) and Eller Enterprises announced today that the first three speakers and five additional sponsors are confirmed for the third annual CEO Summit at Las Vegas Market, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20,... more »
TJ’s Flowers & Gifts: 35 Years and Going Strong
Licking, MO - On Aug. 1, 1979, Joan Brannam launched TJ’s Plaster Crafts out on Highway 32, in the front part of the building where Rustic Haven Flea Market is now located.Eighteen years later, the... more »
The Little House Shop in Wayne — Catering to Main Line Tastes For 80 Years
Wayne, PA - Now celebrating its 80th anniversary, The Little House Shop in Wayne is full of eclectic items chosen to tantalize and tempt Main Line residents.Longtime managers Anne Henderson and Scott Weber know their... more »
Red Balloon Toy Shop Celebrates 12 Months Trading in West Kirby
West Kirby, UK - After bringing West Kirby to a standstill Red Balloon Toy Shop was opened by BBC Cbeebies presenter Alex in May 2013.The only independent toy shop in Wirral has been trading successfully... more »
It’s All About the Bean: Downtown Chocolate Lounge Offers Classes, Tastings
Lynchburg, VA - Chocolate is chocolate, right?Not exactly, especially if you’re Carl and Mary Matice, owners of downtown Lynchburg’s Cao Artisan Chocolates, Handcrafted from the Bean.For the couple, making chocolate began as a hobby, inspired... more »
Kimman’s Gift Shop in York to Add Men’s Section
York, PA - Expansion comes as Downtown Inc works to bring men's stores downtown.Stocked with eclectic jewelry, accessories, soaps, stationery and greeting cards, Kimman's is the shopping equivalent of a romantic comedy: men are welcome... more »
CMC Anticipates Exciting August LA Fashion Market: New Resources, Spring 15 Previews & Runway Show
Thousands of Holiday/Resort 2014 collections will be available to buyers during Los Angeles Fashion Market, Monday - Thursday, August 4 - 7, 2014, hosted at the California Market Center (CMC), with Sunday, August 3rd, open... more »
National Retail Federation Launches Small Business Retail Council
The National Retail Federation today announced the formation of the Small Business Retail Council to organize, recruit and engage Main Street merchants and independent community retailers in grassroots advocacy activities. The Council will represent and... more »
Back-to-School Consumer Spending Gets a ‘B+’
The 2014 Back-to-School spending report card is in - households with school-aged children (pre-school through 12th grade) plan to spend more this year on back-to-school necessities with a predicted increase of 9 per cent, for... more »
Thousands of Retailers From Throughout Southern California, Western Region Flock to Summer 2014 Gift Show
The July 18-21, 2014 edition of the California Gift Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center attracted thousands of attendees from throughout the dense, retail rich Southern California marketplace, as well as Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada,... more »
