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Energetic October 2013 Market Cheers Buyers and Manufacturers at The California Market Center
Steady traffic, enthusiastic retailers, and a memorable anniversary celebration were among the highlights of the October Gift & Home Market, held concurrently with the L.A. Fashion Market, held October 13-16, 2013 at the California Market... more »
Creative Co-op Launches All New-Website
Creative Co-Op, the industry leader in trend-driven gifts and home decorative accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The all- new www.creativecoop.com, designed and developed by Whereoware, creates a friendly and... more »
Port Alberni Residents to be Rewarded for Shopping Locally During Christmas Season
Port Alberni, BC - Port Alberni shoppers will be rewarded this holiday season for shopping locally.Area businesses have been asked to make a donation that will be used to reward those who choose to spend... more »
Looking for Perfection in New Sweet Shop Venture
Toddington, UK - Sweet Perfection, based in High Street, Toddington, was opened on Saturday by Joanne Payne and her partner Jack.It is an old fashioned sweet shop with jars, sweets from the past and handmade... more »
Clintonville’s Throwback Candy Store Brings Back Sweet Memories
Clintonville, OH - Her candy shop isn’t the modern sort: Mary Rodgers sells no Hershey bars, no 3 Musketeers.“But you can get a Zagnut or a Clark,” said Rodgers, who for the past three years... more »
‘Neighborhood Champions’ Rally Support for Small Business Saturday
With less than a month to go, small businesses across the country are starting to gear up for Small Business Saturday, one of their busiest days of the year.To help businesses prepare for this year's... more »
The Good News for Small Retailers Is That Shoppers Love You
Small retailers have lots of concerns this holiday season: A shorter than normal holiday shopping period, fallout from the government shutdown affecting consumers’ confidence and spending, and competition from big-box and online retailers with more... more »
The White Bunny Boutique Offers Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Lexington, NC - Because of their love of children, a mother and her twin daughters have opened a new children's boutique on South Main Street.Susan Bryan and her daughters, Brooke Bryan and Jordan Bryan Knott,... more »
Freshen-up Lingering Dog Odors with Poochie-Pets’ New Hanging Air Fresheners
Pooch odor got your nose in a funk? Poochie-Pets' new decorative, canine-themed, hanging air fresheners help to eliminate dog and house odors that linger in small places. Hang one in the car, laundry room, locker,... more »
Shoppers Challenge to Keep Trade Local
Coventry, UK - Use it or lose it - that’s the message from business leaders who are again urging more people across Coventry and Warwickshire to ‘Keep Trade Local’.According to experts, for every £1 spent... more »
Two Great Marts, One Great Market, January 21-27, 2014
West Coast buyers will have two great reasons to head to Los Angeles this January. The LA Mart and California Market Center are teaming up on January 21-27 to offer buyers an unparalleled shopping experience... more »
European Toymaker Famosa Earns Three Ho Ho Ho’s For This Season’s Must-Have Gifts
Know what the "it" toy will be this holiday season? Everyone tries to guess but no one seems to know. That hasn't stopped parents, toy experts and kids making a short list of must-have favorites.... more »
