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10 Business Startup Tips From Shop Local Maven
Palm Harbor, FL - Ester Venouziou is an accidental business owner. The viral popularity of her "buy local" Facebook page convinced Venouziou to turn Local Shops1 into a business.Fast forward five years. LocalShops1 is the... more »
There is Always Something New at KK’s Craft & Gift Mall
Lubbock, TX - The vendors at KK's have come up with a great idea – a "Ladies Night Out!"The first one will be this Wednesday night, February 13, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. Vendors... more »
Chamber’s ‘Cash Mobs’ Bringing Customers to Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA - It's been a rough road for businesses along Highway 101 in Solana Beach because of ongoing construction to renovate the area, but monthly events designed to draw customers to local shops... more »
A Chocolate Dream in Belmont Center Still Going Strong
Belmont, MA - It's been 17 years since Belmont's local sweet shop, A Chocolate Dream, first opened and there are a few people that are surprised it survived at all. "We had a couple of... more »
It’s All About Fragrance: Entrepreneurs Make Scrumptious Soaps
Midtown, TN - Customers of the small shop on Union Avenue next to Hollywood Feed and under French Rivera Spa can be forgiven for thinking it's a bakery at first glance. Glass pedestals hold individually... more »
Douglas Company Takes Flight with Dreamy Dress-Up Wings
Dare to fly off to a make believe land where all things are filled with beautiful dreams by way of Douglas Company's very latest addition, Dreamy Dress-Up Wings™, designed with both boys and girls in... more »
Made in America Section to Debut at Seattle Gift Show – August 2013
To further strengthen its support of the Buy Local/Made in America movement, Urban Expositions will add a Made In America category to the Seattle Gift Show. Makings it debut during the August 17-20, 2013 edition... more »
CMC Starts The New Year With a Successful Gift & Home Market and Expanded Resources
The California Market Center (CMC)'s Gift & Home Market, held January 22-29, 2013 at the CMC, got the new year off to a successful start, with a steady flow of enthusiastic buyers, and an abundance... more »
C & F Enterprises Announce Contest Winner from Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
C & F Enterprises, makers of artist-designed bedding and home décor have joined together with the WILLIAMBURG brand to award Meredith Leopold the Williamsburg Garden Getaway Gift Certificate.Meredith Leopold is the owner of Saffron Creek;... more »
Eclectic Shop Zinc Opens Near Rail Walk, Future Lee Street Theater
Salisbury, NC - Three women have opened a quirky shop across from the Salisbury Depot in an area of downtown they believe is the next hot spot.Wendy Beeker has moved Grayshores Trading Co., her eclectic... more »
33,000 Toy Buyers, Sellers expected at New York Toy Fair
More than 33,000 toy buyers and sellers are expected to come the the Javits Convention Center today through Wednesday for the annual New York Toy Fair.Record numbers of attendees are expected at the show, which... more »
Renewed Alamo Gift Shop Reopens
San Antonio, TX - With a bit of dramatic flourish befitting the Cradle of Texas Liberty, the Alamo entered a new era Friday in the modern retail frontier, reopening its renovated and "re-imagined" gift store.... more »
