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Ruffle Totes are all the Rage at Douglas
The spotlight feature on the Douglas runway this year is the Christine Clarke Kidz Fashion Collection, and the newest Ruffle Totes are making a statement in a huge way.These 8" tote-style bags that host layers... more »
Mimoco and UGLYDOLL Announce Big Toe MIMOBOT Flash Drive
Mimoco (www.mimoco.com), makers of the MIMOBOT® line of designer USB flash drives, once again partners with Pretty Ugly to announce a brand-new character in the UGLYDOLL x MIMOBOT line: Big Toe MIMOBOT, available in up... more »
MHS Licensing to Introduce Artist Marcie St. Clair at 2013 Surtex and Licensing Tradeshows
MHS Licensing will be introducing artist Marcie St. Clair at the upcoming Surtex Show (booth #535) and Licensing International Expo (booth #F33).Marcie St. Clair lives by the mantra, "A smile is worth gold!" and that... more »
Rhode Island Novelty (RINCO) Acquires Mistco, Inc.
Rhode Island Novelty (RINCO), the nation's largest supplier of amusement toys and novelties to both businesses and consumers, announced today that it has acquired Mistco, Inc., a leading full service supplier offering an extensive line... more »
Boutique owner Finds Calling With New Shop
Sumter, SC - It may have been a winding road, but Hayden Hayes Boutique owner Chrystal Mims said she has finally found her calling. "This is what I dreamed of doing," she said, sitting amid... more »
New Gift Shop to Feature Michigan-Made Products
Ypsilanti, MI - Call it a revolution. Businesses like Starbucks and McDonalds are found on almost every street corner in the U.S. and expand throughout the globe to locations such as China and Japan. The... more »
Launch Weekend Success for New High Street Shop
Harborough, UK - An opening weekend at a new home furnishings store on Harborough's High Street proved a great success.Anne Barber has opened In Heaven at Home at number 30 High Street - formerly home... more »
New Gift Kiosk Now Open at Concord Visitors Center
Concord, MA - With Concord Hand Designs soon closing its doors Concord residents, visitors and the volunteers who work at the Concord Visitor Center have been asking, "Where will we go for Concord gifts and... more »
Success Story: Sunny Fort Myers Clothing Shop Still grows
Fort Myers, FL - Kal Bhatnager has grown her Florida-focused boutique by listening to customers.When opening Cotton Daze in August of 2011, she mainly had cotton clothing and a variety of sundresses and skirts. Then,... more »
Small Local Businesses Can Compete with Online Retailers
Every owner of a small retail business in America has had this happen: Customers walk into your store, check out your merchandise, then go online to buy the items more cheaply.They try on shoes to... more »
Boutique Brings High Fashion to Alexandria
Alexandria, IN - Name of business: Bella Ava Studio & DesignsLocation: 301 N. Harrison Street, AlexandriaOwner: Beth CannellOpened: September 2012 more »
Douglas Baby’s PlayTivity is a Hoot!
Fun colorfully patterned materials with many textures that soothe, comfort and stimulate play is what PlayTivity® from Douglas Baby is all about. The very latest Owl style is quite a hoot, and the newest activity... more »
