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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 »
Customer Service is Secret of The Popinjay’s Success
Olympia, WA - Take note, business beginners. This is how it’s done.The gift store Popinjay, which has had a store in downtown Olympia for 27 years, has survived the ups and downs of downtown, weathered... more »
Embellish: New Braunfels Boutique Can Put Personal Touch on Just About Anything
New Braunfels, TX - After years of working in outside sales and visiting specialty boutiques all over South and Central Texas, Melissa Webb has finally realized her dream, opening her own specialty boutique.Embellish, located in... more »
Upward Trend
Denton, TX - Clothing stores, antique shops and art studios continue to pop up throughout downtown Denton and a large percentage of these stores are owned by women.And Denton is not alone in seeing a... more »
