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Dallas Market Center Releases Economic Impact Findings
Dallas Market Center today announced that an independent research consultant conducted a study on Dallas Market Center (DMC), finding that the Marketplace has a direct impact of more than $406 million on its local economy... more »
Uncommonly Gifted Voted Among Best Gift Shops in Region
Blacksburg, VA - Mike and Laureen Blakemore were delighted to hear from Eden Stuart, with Virginia Living magazine that their store, Uncommonly Gifted, had been voted among the Best Gift Shops in Southwest Virginia by... more »
Kurt Adler Honored with Gift for Life’s 2014 Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award
Kurt S. Adler, Inc. is the leading importer and designer of holiday decorations, and has been in business since 1946. A family-owned business, Kurt Adler is run by Clifford, Howard, and Karen Adler and is... more »
It’s “Christmas in March” At the California Market Center For Spring L.A. Gift & Home Market, March 16-19, 2014
Christmas comes early in Southern California, with the upcoming L.A. Gift & Home Market to be held at the California Market Center (CMC), March 16-19, 2014. The focus of the "Christmas in March"-themed Market will... more »
Photographers Davis, Thomas, Open Gift Shop in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, AL - A couple of locals will rely on their own creations, and those of other area artists and crafters, as featured fare in their newly-opened gift shop on Pleasure Island.As national and... more »
Mason County Says to ‘Shop Local’
Charleston, WV - The benefits of campaigns to encourage local shopping in smaller communities extend beyond merchant cash registers, says the president of the Mason County Chamber of Commerce.Successful businesses support community schools, sports, youth... more »
Shopping Small Gives Back To The Community In Big Ways
Sauk Valley, IL - Every few months independent businesses in the Sauk Valley area come together to promote themselves and each other on "Shop Small Saturday". They do it to show the community why it's... more »
Waxwing Owner Reflects on Two Years in Business and New Motherhood
Milwaukee, WI - It has been almost two years since Steph Davies opened The Waxwing, 4415 N. Oakland Ave. The small, super stocked gift shop / boutique offers the creations of 100 local artists, including... more »
Fris on Eighth Street Switching Focus to Art Supplies
Holland, MI - The Fris card and gift shop, which has been a landmark business in downtown Holland for 114 years, is undergoing a metamorphosis it hopes will help it keep up with changing times.It... more »
Toy Story Tells How High Street is Changing
Melton, UK - Last November, James Colclough celebrated four years trading at 7 King Street in Melton as the independent toy shop Melton Toys.He saw a niche in the market following the closure of much... more »
New Boutique to Open on Louise Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD - A boutique that started in a Sioux Falls woman’s house is moving to a space on South Louise Avenue.Owner Lori Dykstra started L Couture Boutique in November after converting a room... more »
Lemont Boutique Getting Creative With Business Ideas
Lemont, IL - Kim and Amber Peters moved their business, Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique, to downtown Lemont in November 2012 and say they have no plans of leaving.The mother-daughter team have come up with... more »
