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Tri-County ‘Shop Local’ Initiatives Kick off in Collingswood
Collingswood, NJ - Every year the Christmas shopping season kicks off earlier and earlier. This year, the latest push is a tri-county, "shop local" campaign that kicks off September 27 in downtown Collingswood."$27 on the... more »
Gift Store Aims to Offer Unique Merchandise
Dartmouth, MA - Like many other owners of small stores, Lea McBratney does her best to concentrate on carving a unique niche by seeking and selecting merchandise that is "different" than what you might find... more »
The Cure for the Common Toy
It's easy to get your daily dose of adorable with Mudpuppy's Fruits & Veggies Wooden Magnetic Sets, Galison/Mudpuppy's most recent Dr. Toy Award recipient. This colorful set of wooden magnets was named one of Dr.... more »
Girls in Pearls Boutique Opens Downtown Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI - When Margaret O'Connor Govett "retired" from her previous job as a chemistry lab manager at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in June, she said her husband wasn't quite ready to quit... more »
Christmas Shopping Begins in Greensboro
Greensboro, NC - We've heard of Christmas in July, but not Christmas shopping in September.At 'Me & E Gifts and Things,' A Greensboro gift boutique, the owner says more than half her customers this week... more »
NYIGF Accepting Applications for Juried Design-Focused Divisions
Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for three juried, design-focused New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) divisions (Accent on Design®, Handmade® Designer Maker and Handmade® Global Design) and two special NYIGF incubator... more »
New Business Spotlight: Nurses Partner to Open Dat Bayou Bling in Alexandria
Alexandria, LA - As a sign of their commitment to making men feel comfortable in a store seemingly geared toward women, the owners of Dat Bayou Bling keep a genuine deer head mounted on the... more »
Sugar, Sugar: Dylan’s Candy Bar Opens First L.A. Store
Los Angeles, CA - The sound system is queued up with songs about sugar, candy, and sweets. Bins brimming with wildly colored and carefully organized kinds of gummies, licorice, chocolates, and hard candies beckon. It's... more »
Momentum Builds For IMC’s Inaugural Gift & Home CEO Summit
Momentum is building for the debut of International Market Center and Eller Enterprises' Gift & Home CEO Summit at World Market Center Las Vegas, with key industry suppliers confirming their sponsorship of the two day... more »
National Retailer Flip-Flops Into Election Season, Literally
Flip Flop Shops, a global retail franchise that exclusively sells the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, is making an official entry into U.S. politics with the Flip Flop Shops' Limited... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Presents New Holiday Gifts & Stocking Stuffers – All Under $100
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand known for its cool California aesthetic and innovative designs, is proud to present jewels that are perfect holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, all under $100. Original new... more »
lilywrap Launches Business, Set to Revolutionize Gift Wrapping Industry
lilywrap today announced the launch of its new business and introduced a unique, patent-pending product to the gift wrapping industry. The company's innovatively designed stretchy gift wrap with built-in bow fits snugly to a wide... more »
