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NY NOW Extends Programming on Pier 94 for Summer Market
A variety of market-related programming – including seminars, events and special promotions – has been added at Pier 94 for the summer 2014 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home + Lifestyle, August 16-20.... more »
Coastal Town’s ‘Shop Local’ Push Aims to Boost Beach Business
Carolina Beach, NC - A new shop local effort hopes to boost year-round business on Pleasure Island.About 40 businesses have bought into the Island Local initiative. They have posters in their store fronts, and some... more »
Indie Week Promotes Shopping Local, Art and Music
Long Beach, CA - Shopping, music and art together: what could be more perfect? It's all happening locally in Long Beach starting this weekend,as the city will become the first major city in California to... more »
A Stylish Seaside Boutique in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Watch Hill, RI - Naming a shop Huxter may seem like an odd choice. Huckster (same pronunciation, different spelling) is defined as one who sells goods of questionable quality—a hawker or peddler, if you will.... more »
Women’s Boutique Coming to Ann Arbor’s South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI - A women's boutique with an "earthy and urban" vibe is preparing to open on Ann Arbor's South State Street.Kate Duerksen, the daughter of All About Blue owner Bob Duerksen, plans to... more »
Sam Ganz 1928 – 2014
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sam Ganz, co-founder and Chairman of Ganz, and past president of the Canadian Toy Association, on June 21, 2014. Born in 1928 in Berbesti, Romania, Sam... more »
A New Boutique Has Opened in The Centre of Portishead High Street Selling a Quality Range of Coastal Themed Womenswear
Portishead, UK - A love of the coast, years of retail experience and a burning ambition to run their own business lead a Portishead couple to open a nautical-themed boutique on the town's bustling High... more »
Give Kids The Gift of Pride And Joy With Every Make2Play Toy They Build
Ever wonder what the toy market would be like if kids, not adults, made them? Well, one clever 10-year-old from Portugal did just that. Lucky for him that his dad runs a design and toy... more »
Dallas Announces Best Visual Presentation Award Winners
Dallas Market Center recently announced the winners of the June Total Home & Gift Market Best Visual Presentation Awards. Judging for Best Visual Presentation takes place twice a year during the January and June Total... more »
The Plush at Douglas Company Is Spook-tacular!
The new Halloween plush at Douglas Company is simply Boo-tiful! There are by far more treats than tricks in this assortment. There are six new characters in all.Three of these seasonal cuties have a fluffy... more »
Studio M Expands Its Painted Peace Collection
Studio M, the artful home and garden division of Magnet Works, is once again expanding its popular Painted Peace collection by artist Stephanie Burgess with new birdhouses and Art Poles. The new additions will be... more »
New eBook Reveals Secrets to Marketing Gardening to Millennials
From garden business owners to green marketing professionals, the garden industry recognizes the importance of marketing, captivating, and selling to Millennials. Millennials are already a bigger population than Baby Boomers, comprising an estimated 25 percent... more »
