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August 14, 2012
Children’s Store Takes the Local Approach

North Liberty, IA - Six-month-old Itsy Bitsy Boutique in North Liberty is taking the local road to sourcing its cute and kitschy children's wear.The store that opened in March at 201 Highway 965 sources most... more »

August 14, 2012
New Art Gallery and Shop Opens at Station Square

Grayslake, IL - Four years into her investment and the shop Sharyl Curtis of Grayslake has been hoping for, working for and striving for, opens its doors in the Station Square shopping center of Prairie... more »

August 14, 2012
Kilwins Sweets Shop Franchise Opens on Congress Street

Portsmouth, NH - While the recently opened downtown Kilwins is one of about a hundred franchise locations across the country, this one is very much a family affair."I'm a native of New Hampshire and have... more »

August 14, 2012
Small Businesses Gearing up to Sell RNC Souvenirs

Tampa, FL - Some local souvenir shops are already stocking shelves with keepsakes to commemorate the Republican National Convention.Over at Mary Seeley's house, Christmas is coming a little early. The owner of Tampa-based White House... more »

August 14, 2012
Forget Etsy: New South End Shop Aims to Tame the Online Shopping Conglomerate of Hand-Made Gifts

Boston, MA - Etsy is a great resource for finding a gift if you know exactly what you're looking for, but for the indecisive gift-giver, it can be a daunting task to sort through page... more »

August 14, 2012
Former Cabinet Member & Former Ambassador To China Present Keynotes At Inaugural IMC GIFT+HOME CEO Summit In Las Vegas

Former Ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, Jr., and former U.S. Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, will be featured keynote speakers at International Market Center's inaugural Gift+Home CEO Summit at the Las Vegas Market in January... more »

August 13, 2012
Get Ready to Play…My Pole-ish Horseshoes and Rollors at Your Next Tailgate!

Move over Bag Toss, Ladder Ball and Washers. My Pole-ish Horseshoes® and Rollors® are the new "HOT TAILGATING GAMES FOR 2012" that are being played in Major League Soccer Stadiums, MLB Stadiums and NASCAR Race... more »

August 13, 2012
Tervis Introduces New Hello Kitty Collection

Tervis®, the leader in insulated drinkware, has teamed up with Sanrio's Hello Kitty® brand for a new collection featuring the global pop icon. The new line was introduced in July at the Atlanta International Gift... more »

August 12, 2012
Small Retail Shops Use Facebook Fan Pages to Get Customers Through The Door

Tampa, FL - Long before Revolve Clothing Exchange opened its newest location, it had a Facebook page. The staff posted photos of shel­ving under construction and shoes headed for the racks. "Stay tuned for more... more »

August 11, 2012
Hape Launches Summer 2012 Toy Collection

Hape, a leader in designing and manufacturing high quality baby and children's toys made from sustainable materials, announced today its new 2012 summer toy collection, which is set to hit retail stores beginning in late... more »

August 11, 2012
Glenda’s Notions and Gifts opens in Buchanan

Buchanan, GA - Got goat milk soap? Of course you don't. That's why folks will head over to Glenda's Notions and Gifts, a new boutique featuring local crafts and products now open on the Buchanan... more »

August 11, 2012
How Papyrus Greeting Cards Still Connect

When it comes to wishing a friend a happy birthday, many people, of a certain age at least, simply post something on Facebook. If they want to put a little more effort into it, they... more »

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