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October 5, 2013
Michigan Retailers Promote ‘Buy Nearby’ with 1st ‘Get Caught Blue-Handed’ Day

Grand Rapids, MI - Jeff Joyce and thousands of other retailers across the state hope to launch a new tradition today, Oct. 5.The first “Get Caught Blue-Handed” day was to show people that when they... more »

October 4, 2013
Online Registration Now Open For Winter 2014 NY NOW

Online registration for NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle is now open atwww.nynow.com/register. The winter 2014 market runs Saturday, February 1, through Thursday, February 6, 2014, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits... more »

October 4, 2013
Long Beach Cash Mob Spends Big at Vintage Store

Long Beach, CA - The recent and unexpected arrival of a “cash mob” helped the owner of a California Heights vintage store put some money in the register after a summer that saw decreased business... more »

October 4, 2013
Carlisle Council Backs Small Business Saturday Initiative

Carlisle, UK - The city council has confirmed it is backing the inaugural Small Business Saturday, which will take place on December 7.The day aims to celebrate the many fantastic small businesses in the UK,... more »

October 3, 2013
The Chicago Toy & Game Group Announces 2013 Toy & Game Inventor of the Year Award Nominees

The nominees for the annual Toy & Game Inventor of the Year (TAGIE) Awards (http://www.tagieawards.com/us/) are in! Recognizing excellence in the categories of Toy Design, Game Design, Young Inventor and Rising Star, the nominees for... more »

October 3, 2013
Consumers Buying More Specialty Food, Survey Says

Consumers are choosing specialty foods over conventional foods at record levels, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association.Close to 75 percent of U.S. consumers report making specialty food purchases this year, a major... more »

October 3, 2013
Douglas Cuddle Toys Welcomes Tara Rubino

New Hampshire–based Douglas Company, known for their plush toys with big personalities, as well as, their fashion forward plush accessories, has recently announced the appointment of Tara Rubino to the position of National Sales Manager.Doug... more »

October 3, 2013
Tervis Welcomes New Board Member

Tervis, the innovator of insulated drinkware, recently welcomed a new External Director to its Board: James Gregory, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoreBrand, a global brand strategy and communications firm based in New York,... more »

October 3, 2013
New Pink Products for Breast Cancer Announced by Impeltronics

Impeltronics announces new pink products for breast cancer awareness month. The pink flashlight pick up tool is also offered in Red, Blue, Silver, and Black. Extendable from a compact 6.75” to over 21” long for... more »

October 3, 2013
Perch By TII Jewelry Adored and Adorned from Houston to Hollywood

Transpac jewelry line is growing and expanding into new markets and the response is enthusiastic. Retailers are praising the brand for its consistency in quality, design and price. Customers and celebrities alike are thrilled with... more »

October 2, 2013
CV High Grad Opens Shop in Montrose Specializing in Handmade Gifts

Montrose, CA - For Anna Yagodzinski, opening Boulevard 34 in Montrose has been the culmination of years of work. After being a retail manager at Handmade Galleries in Sherman Oaks for five years, she decided... more »

October 2, 2013
Aioli Gourmet du Village

Gourmet du Village introduces three flavours of Aioli: Lemon Dill, Roasted Garlic and Mango Curry.Originally from the Provençal region of southern France, aioli has a reputation as an “alternative to mayonnaise”. The versatility of aioli... more »

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