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Buyers Market of American Craft Expects First Ever January Show To Be a Big Success
This month marks the Buyers Market of American Craft’s, the nation’s premier wholesale tradeshow for American-made art and handmade crafts, first January Show in Philadelphia before relocating to the nation’s capital in 2015. The 2014... more »
Zak’s Confetti Modular Trays Give Hosts a Wide Range of Options
Serveware is meant to be used. And the serveware that hosts tend to use the most is the serveware that’s the most versatile. It is with that goal in mind that Zak Designs created its... more »
Rhinestone Shade or Damask Sconce Lamp? Chic Locker Decor Inventor, LockerLookz, Lets Kids Design Their Day
In middle school, students happily discover they shouldn't judge a book by its cover. The same can be said for their metal school locker. Because high fashion is just a combination away, thanks to the... more »
Emerald Expositions Completes Acquisition of GLM
Emerald Expositions, Inc. ("Emerald") and George Little Management, LLC ("GLM") announced today that Emerald has completed the acquisition of GLM from Providence Equity Partners ("Providence") for $335 million. The purchase price, including transaction expenses, was... more »
Cupcake Shop Bursting With Business
Houma, LA - Two and a half years ago a prominent local businessman tried a cupcake prepared by Eve Melancon.His first reaction was uttering “OMG”, shorthand for oh my goodness. His second was to tell... more »
More Than Monkey Business: Eclectic Collectibles Found in New Water Street Shop
Henderson, NV - With earrings designed from deer antlers made by an Alaskan Eskimo and pens hand-carved by woodcrafters, The Purple Monkey features an assortment of items from local art vendors.“We like to think ‘unique’... more »
Honley Jewellery Shop Zebra Really Sparkles
Westgate, UK - A retail outlet named Zebra has earned its stripes – as winner of the Tidy Trader Award for Honley.The award, which is made by Holme Valley Parish Council, was presented to June... more »
Grandma Josie’s Candy Shop’s Coming to Clock Tower Square
Monroe, CT - Donelle Toner always had a sweet tooth. While growing up in Trumbull, her favorite candy was the Skybar, a chocolate bar with sections filled with peanut butter, caramel and marshmallow. When hosting... more »
Oak Park Merchants See Benefits of Shop-Local Holiday Promotion
Oak Park, IL - Downtown Oak Park doled out nearly $45,000 in rebates through its shop-local holiday promotion, putting this year's effort on track with last year's record numbers, according to the business association's director.During... more »
Bossier City Shop Gets Funky
Bossier City, LA - Funky Fleur de Lis, a boutique that opened its doors in Bossier City in July, is bringing New Orleans flair to the area.“We carry many personalized items and other unique things... more »
New Brands Featured at Winter Fancy Food Show
The latest hot products are waiting to be discovered at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco in a special pavilion devoted exclusively to emerging food entrepreneurs.The pavilion, called “New Brands on the Shelf,”... more »
Brain Shop Board Games Teach Tablet Generation a Thing or Two
Dublin, IE - IN an era of tablets and computers, and even just plain old sudoku, the humble board game can sometimes be seen as a thing of the past. Entrepreneur Conor Brady, however, would... more »
