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Bravura Fashions Itself As a Go-to Place For Gifts
Barrington, IL - Operating a small business out of a 150-year-old house on South Cook Street for more than a decade, the owners of the Bravura Home and Gift Shop have been on a simple,... more »
Take Two Boutique in Senath
Senath, MO - Saturday was the second anniversary of the opening of the little, "Take Two Boutique," in Senath. What started out as a little consignment shop turned into a great business for Senath residents,... more »
Evanston Gift Boutique Isn’t Gone, It’s Just Two Blocks East
Evanston, IL - Patty O’Neill has been selling gifts in her Evanston gift boutique, Perennials, since she bought the store in 2003.But on April 1, O’Neill became the receiver of gifts, for a change.The gifts... more »
Shop Local Initiatives in Mercer Highlight Importance of Independent Businesses
Over the last decade, the concept of shopping close to home has become increasingly popular.But it’s a bit like exercise. You know it’s good for you; you’ve been meaning to get around to it; everyone... more »
California Market Center Plans Exciting & Productive Summer 2014 Market With New Resources & Amenities
An expanded product mix of leading gift, home, design, tabletop, personal care/spa products and holiday/seasonal lines, a comprehensive selection of best-selling fashion accessories and children's merchandise, and a unified California marketplace will be among the... more »
How The West is One
The management teams of the California Market Center (CMC), LA Mart and California Gift Show have joined forces to launch a co-promotional campaign for Summer 2014 - "How the West Is One." Putting a spotlight... more »
Product and Inspiration First in Dallas
Dallas Market Center today announced that its Summer Total Home & Gift Market, June 18-24, the first show of the season, will present unrivaled merchandise offerings, headliners to educate and entertain, special events and much... more »
Q Squared NYC Celebrates the Home by Expanding into Home Fragrance
Q Squared NYC, a New York-based tabletop company, is expanding into home fragrance. As a leader in the upscale melamine industry since 2011, Q Squared carries over its table decor and design expertise to the... more »
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Gears up for Easter with Family-Friendly Product Inspired by Superman, Batman and Scooby-Doo
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment are gearing up for Easter season by teaming with leading retail partners nationwide and prominent licensee MegaToys to provide Easter product inspired by fan favorites Scooby-Doo, Superman... more »
Melrose International Rep Starts New Selling Trend
Melrose International representative, Gina Lempa of the Chicagoland area, has started a new selling trend. On Monday, May 19, five independent representatives from various companies will come together to offer area retailers a one-day shopping... more »
Brand New Baby Boutique
Pryor, OK - Two Pryor mama's have started a new business, a baby boutique called Peace, Love & Fluff.Owner Megan Baisden is the mother of all boys, “five under five.” Baisden's sister, co-owner Molly Creekmore,... more »
‘Garden Boutique’ Takes Root in Brighton
Brighton, MI - Gardens in Livingston County could look better than ever this summer with the help of a new “garden boutique” in downtown Brighton.Nature’s Home and Garden Center opened a couple of weeks ago... more »
