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NobleWorks’ New Everyday Cards Go from Topical to Over-The-Top
NobleWorks has introduced more than 100 new humorous everyday cards (plus many additional blank versions) featuring funny, on-trend themes ranging from selfies to same-sex marriage, boobies to bacon, texting to GPS directions, and even legalizing... more »
Dorking Gift Shop Calliope Named Best Newcomer at Retail Awards
Dorking, UK -A DORKING gift shop has been named the Best Newcomer in the South and Wales at The Greats Gift Retailer awards.Calliope Gifts, in St Martin's Walk, was opened in February last year by... more »
Shopping Local Boosts Economy
Terre Haute, IN - Where do you go when you need new clothes, or even a new pair of shoes? Local owners are making the pitch to keep your shopping and your spending local."We've been... more »
Small Businesses Represent Backbone Of Job Growth
You’re possibly aware of the fact that most job creation in America is done by small business.Did you also know that, since the end of WWII up to the present, Fortune 500 companies have created... more »
Talking Business: New Downtown Shop Sells Unique Fashion Finds
Longview, WA - The soft overcast light outside came to a stop at the front of the store, seemingly overwhelmed by the volume of jewelry, scarves, purses and other accessories lining the lit walls of... more »
PMI Announces New License For ‘Goodnight Moon’ Baby Gifts and Decor
The classic and beloved children’s book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd has inspired a beautiful collection of gifts and nursery décor by Precious Moments, Inc. This new license adds... more »
NY NOW Extends Resources for Buyers with New Co-Location
NY NOW™ The Market for Home + Lifestyle will extend its range of resources for retailers with the launch of a new co-located event, IMPULSE at NY NOW, beginning in August 2014. Presented alongside NY... more »
Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats
Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »
The Man With the Sweet Tooth: Carden Street Business Owner Opens New Guelph Candy Store
Guelph, ON - Bryan Munn may have the hardest job in the world.Each day, he stands amid a cornucopia of candies, buckets of ice cream, trays of truffles and display cases stocked with French pastries.For... more »
Upcycling and Refurbished Decor Come to Forest Grove Through Linda’s Re-Creations and Funky Finds Decor
Forest Grove, OR - Walk into the new home decor and accessories store on Pacific Avenue, and the first thing you might notice is a wall of color.Debi Cisneros' Funky Finds Decor items pop against... more »
Strategies: Shop Local, Small as You Celebrate, Travel
Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff of the summer season.After a winter with a polar vortex or two, a blizzard or three, and massive ice and snow storms, people throughout the country are ready to... more »
Style Maven: B Boutique is a Shop That Says ‘Thank You’
Brookston, IN - On Monday afternoon, Kim Vestal finally got the opportunity she was looking for — a chance to shop at B Boutique in Brookston.The small shop caught her attention as she'd drive by... more »
