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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
