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Winter 2014 Las Vegas Market Shatters All Previous Records
Continuing its rapid growth trajectory, the winter 2014 Las Vegas Market (January 26-30, at World Market Center Las Vegas) hosted its biggest and best attended market in its nine-year history. Record-breaking gains in both attendance... more »
NY Metro Chapter of American Society of Interior Designers Selects NY NOW “Best of the Best” Products At Winter Market
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) NY Metro Chapter today recognized seven exhibitors from the NY NOW HOME Collection as the “Best of the Best” at the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the... more »
NCA 2014 Conference & Expo Will Draw Candle Industry Leaders to Louisvillein June
The much-anticipated National Candle Association (NCA) Conference & Expo will be held this year from June 2-6 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.The annual industry conference, which includes technical presentations and workshops, networking events, industry updates,... more »
Hospital Gift Shop Makes Everybody Feel Better
Sandusky, OH - Next time you need to buy a gift for someone — or maybe for yourself — check out one of the gift shops at Firelands Regional Medical Center.Yes, a hospital gift shop.You... more »
Lemoyne Candy Shop Offers Sweets for Your Sweetheart
Lemoyne, PA - Many steps are essential to ensure Macris Chocolate’s strawberries are up to par.First, either jumbo or long-stem strawberries must be ordered and then they have to be inspected for bruises or other... more »
Shop Local Holiday Campaign Paid Off Big for Lincoln Square Retailers
Lincoln Square, IL - Lincoln Square shoppers spent big at small businesses this past holiday season.Results released Monday by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce show that spending by participants in the "Unwrap" shop-local... more »
Three Accent On Design Exhibitors Receive Awards for Excellence
Three companies - including two first time exhibitors and one long-standing Market participant - received Accent on Design awards today in recognition of product design excellence, innovation and creativity. The winners are all exhibitors in... more »
Talking Shop…Steve Kudron of Quacker Gifts
Grand Lake, CO - Steve Kudron, co-owner with Jennifer Brown, Quacker Gift Shop, 1034 Grand Ave, Grand Lake. 970-798-8014How long have you been in business? We have been in Grand Lake for two years. Quacker... more »
Olive Juice Squeezes Happiness into Customers
Oxford, MS - There is no doubt that when someone sets foot in Oxford, Miss., they instantly feel right at home. The many unique shops along the Square give a warm welcome to visitors and... more »
Toy Stores Differentiating Selves From Big Boxes With Unique Product, Community Ties
Independent shops aim to stay relevantFaced with the migration of consumers to the Internet or to large retailers for discounts, North Jersey independent toy store owners are focusing on specialization and the personal touch to... more »
Glory Haus Inc Hires Terry Moore & Associates As Rocky Mountain Region Reps
Glory Haus Inc is proud to announce their partnership with Terry Moore & Associates, Inc (TMA) as sales reps for the Rocky Mountain Region including CO, WY, MT, UT, and ID specializing in both the... more »
Viroqua General Store Focuses on Local Products
Viroqua, WI - Miranda Pollock-Raymond and her partner, Chris Pollock-Raymond, raise herbs, carrots, tomatoes, trout, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and turkeys on their 16-acre Under a Rock Farm near La Farge.That’s also where Miranda... more »
