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Artisan Retailers Have Passion For Their Product
Elmsdale, N.S. - Running retail shops has been a long-standing occupation for Nancy and Greg McTiernan of Elmsdale, N.S. But they found their true calling when they decided to open the Sweet Shop Chocolate Shop... more »
The Woodstock Chimes Fund Donates $5,000 to New York-Based Charity
Woodstock Percussion, Inc. Founders and Owners, Garry and Diane Kvistad established The Woodstock Chimes Fund in 1986, to support the arts and local food and shelter programs. This year, the non-profit Fund produced the third... more »
NY NOW Offers “Market Readiness” Training For Exhibitors
Exhibitors participating in the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, The Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®) will have exclusive access to a four-part “Market Readiness” program, addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations... more »
Two’s Company Donates to Feed the Children to Aid Tornado Victims
Two’s Company, a leader in the Gift and Home accessory industry, is giving back to the community and lending a helping hand to the Oklahoma tornado victims with a donation to Feed the Children Organization.... more »
Lake Orion H.S. Volleyball Makes Donation at Beaumont, Troy
The Lake Orion High School volleyball program is committed to making a difference both on and off the court. On Tuesday, October 1, they will donate Bedside Healers™ to pediatric patients at Beaumont Hospital, Troy.... more »
A New Gift Store Opens on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington
Arlington, MA - Luv and Other Gifts, a new gift store and artisan gallery in the Capitol Square neighborhood of East Arlington at 189 Mass Ave., will hold its grand opening from 5 to 9... more »
Fancy Food Show Wins Two Gold 100 Awards
The Specialty Food Association has won two Gold 100 Grand Awards for its Fancy Food Shows in Trade Show Executive Magazine’s annual competition. The Association won first place in the category of Show with the... more »
Ganz and TCG Get Grumpy (Cat)
The world is getting “Grumpy”. In a deal with Grumpy Cat Ltd., Ganz and TCG have been granted the worldwide licensing rights to manufacture, distribute and market a line of consumer products bearing the likenesses... more »
Oakridge to Stage First Ever ‘Style Heist” This Fall
This fall, Oakridge Centre wants to know what’s on your style wish list, as it hosts its first ever Style Heist, starting October 1st and running though November 8th, 2013. Shoppers are invited to share... more »
Kids Flex Their Imagination With Award-Winning BENDASTIX, The Newest Kid’s Soft Construction Activity Kits
When kids flex their muscles they might run, skip and jump. If they want to flex their imaginations, now they can Wrap It, Shape It, Build It, Make It with BENDASTIX,TM a brand new toy... more »
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books Names 12 Kid Favorites to Its 2013 Brilliance List
Wouldn't it be great if there were a concierge service for grownups who needed a toy, today, wrapped and guaranteed to delight the little recipient? What a brilliant idea! Shoppers who are lucky enough to... more »
Lucy Rose Boutique is a New Orleans Family Affair
New Orleans, LA - The faces behind Lucy Rose are Lindsay Laws (nickname: Lucy) and her sister Kaitlyn Alvarez (middle name: Rose). The boutique name was dreamed up long before the actual business existed. “We’ve... more »

