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July 29, 2014
Desdemona’s Makes a Splash in Marblehead

Marblehead, OH - A local gallery has made a big move in the last few months and has finally settled into a new location in downtown Marblehead, a short drive from the shores and views... more »

July 29, 2014
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 »

July 28, 2014
Jamie Durie Chooses AmericasMart For Signature Collection American Debut

International television star and designer Jamie Durie selected AmericasMart® Atlanta for the American debut of his Jamie Durie Signature collection. The new showroom opened in AmericasMart’s Living. Outdoor/Indoor.® The Gardens.® collection at The Atlanta International... more »

July 28, 2014
Local Couple’s Business Receives National Attention

Packable Pails, collapsible beach pails, were featured on the NBC Today Show July 3rd with the host of Gadget Nation Steven Greenberg , Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee. Packable Pails were invented by Tom and... more »

July 28, 2014
White Butterfly Helps Lawyer Transform into Shopkeeper

Jackson, NJ - Michelle Katz co-owns The White Butterfly Gift Shop and Café in Jackson.When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur?I am a full-time attorney in private practice in Jackson, but always... more »

July 28, 2014
Suds Bar Soap Still Going Strong in Dover

Dover, DE - Kim Aigle is a bar soap kind of gal.The 28-year-old former Brooklynite, now Delawearean, has turned her love of a bathroom staple into a successful online business and brick-and-mortar shop in Dover.... more »

July 28, 2014
Local Business Spotlight: Domestica

Des Moines, IA - Chrissy Jensen and a friend brainstormed opening a Des Moines business that carried handmade items. The two had enjoyed shopping at similar stores elsewhere. When the friend moved, Jensen decided to... more »

July 28, 2014
Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co. Brings Gourmet Olive Oil to Torrance

Torrance, CA - South Bay foodies looking for a little something extra in their olive oil can shop closer to home at a new boutique oil and vinegar shop in Torrance.Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co.,... more »

July 28, 2014
Vegas Market Will Grow in Scope

Las Vegas, NV - The organizers of the Las Vegas Market today announced an upcoming expansion of showroom space at the outset of its summer trade show at World Market Center.The expansion, which will be... more »

July 26, 2014
Longtime Customer Buys Downtown Shop

Fredericksburg, VA - Heritage Gifts and Imports, on William Street in downtown Fredericksburg, was Suzanne Metzger’s go-to shop for unique gifts for years.So when former owner Peggy DiMaio, who ran the shop for 14 years,... more »

July 26, 2014
New Retail Shop, Port MA, Brings ‘Classic’ Clothes to Main Street, Northampton

Northampton, MA - Springfield native Benjamin Glushein, 36, achieved a long-held dream to own his own boutique when he opened Port MA at 202 Main St. July 13. He took a circuitous route to get... more »

July 26, 2014
Las Vegas Market Reveal Winners of Third Global Goodness Awards

Las Vegas Market announced today that companies — Banded, Distinctly Himalayan, Naturepedic, Phillips Collection and Surya — have been selected as winners of the third semi-annual Global Goodness Awards, recognizing furniture, gift and home decor... more »

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