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Small Business Focus: Crystal’s Closet Has Secret to Survival
Freedom Plains, NY - Crystal’s Closet, a small homey shop off busy Route 55, has found a way to survive and strive in a competitive economy, its owner says, while also continuing to adapt and... more »
LA Mart GALLA Reports Strong Show with Outstanding Buyers and New Showrooms
The LA Mart welcomed some of the finest international and national buyers to its Winter GALLA market last month. In addition to more than 10,000 lines to see, buyers appreciated the unparalleled attention from complimentary... more »
NY NOW Exhibitors See Overall Winter Market Gains
Quality was the key measure of success for companies participating in the winter debut of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), February 1-6, 2014. Many exhibitors among the market’s total 2,500... more »
Former Rockford Educator Running New Home Decor, Gift Store
Rockford, IL - A longtime Rockford School District teacher and administrator entered the retail world recently with a new home décor and gift store in Rockford.Pamela Laughlin opened For the Love of Chic back in... more »
Bear from Wyndmoor Opens Candy and Fudge shop on Hill
Chestnut Hill, PA - The aroma from a sheik’s ransom in sweets can snare the unwary at Chocolate Hill Candy and Fudge Shop, 7833 Germantown Ave., which opened just before Christmas. The owner, Bob Bear,... more »
Vandor Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Beatles American Debut with Year-long Dealer Promotions
In celebration of this year’s 50th anniversary of The Beatles debut in America, Vandor LLC – an industry leader in the design and marketing of licensed consumer goods – recently announced it is offering special... more »
Bloggers’ Choice Awards Presented to Six Accent on Design Exhibitors
Six “Bloggers’ Choice Awards” for exemplary product design were presented to Accent on Design® exhibitors today at the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). Accent on Design,... more »
New Survey: Independent Business Owners Report Growing Public Support, Call for Policies to Level the Playing Field
A survey of 2,602 independent business owners across the U.S. has found that the Buy Local message is boosting customer traffic and improving the outlook on Main Street. But entrepreneurs also say policymakers need to... more »
“Best of Home” and “Best of Lifestyle” Awards Presented to Two NY NOW Exhibitors
Two products were named “Best of HOME” and “Best of LIFESTYLE” today, in connection with the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), February 1-6, at New York... more »
GRUMPY CAT Will Meet New Namesake Webkinz on Opening Day of Toy Fair
The world’s grumpiest feline, GRUMPY CAT™, makes her inaugral visit to NY Toy Fair when she appears at Ganz Booth 2923 on Sunday Feb 16. Grumpy Cat will be on hand to launch her new... more »
Red Rooster Introduces New Beach STAMPS Toys
The newly founded Red Rooster Toy Company, LLC debuts Beach STAMPS, a new brand of patent-pending, ingeniously designed beach toys at the 2014 International Home & Housewares Show in Chicago (March 15-18). Product will be... more »
Douglas Company Invites YOU for a Visit!
In just 10 short days Douglas Company will be showcasing their newest product at the International Toy Fair in New York City, and we want you to be on the cutting edge of all that... more »
