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Blue Orange Games Wins 3 Top Industry Awards
It's been a big year for Blue Orange Games. After 12 years of business, the classic game company based in San Francisco has been recognized as the preferred vendor by the industry's leading retailers.Founded by... more »
Classic Concepts Opens Showroom in Dallas
Dallas Market Center and Classic Concepts, a leading manufacturer and distributor of furniture and textiles, today announced Classic Concepts will open a showroom at Dallas Market Center, World Trade Center 5-530 including more than 9,000... more »
When Mother’s Day Becomes Christmas for Retailers
HOW much will you spend on mum for Mother's Day? Many mothers will be greeted on Sunday morning with burnt toast, badly made coffee, a kitchen to clean up and a tea-towel from a school's... more »
Warren Store To Get ‘Mobbed’
Warren, RI - Warren will be the site of the latest tactic to turn the economy around and help small businesses prosper, as a cash mob is scheduled to invade the town Thursday.Imagine Gift Store,... more »
Why “Hammock Day” is a Marketing Opportunity for Small Retailers
Boston, MA - Mothers Day is upon us, which means if you haven't already gotten something for your wife or mother, you need to act fast.Chances are you've seen at least one marketing campaign or... more »
National Stationery Show Renews Partnership With BizBash to Cultivate Special Event Planner Audience
Building off the successful 2011 launch of a new relationship between the National Stationery Show® (NSS) and BizBash, this year the Show will welcome hundreds of corporate marketers, wedding and special event planners to the... more »
The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt Launches New Online Site and Welcomes New Director of Retail
The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will launch a newly designed online store May 14, with improved functionality, narrative product pages, seamless checkout, integrated member discounting and enhanced search capabilities. The invitation-only launch party... more »
Sky of Blue Cards Adds 30 New Seasonal Cards to its Line
Current LOUIE Awards finalist, Sky of Blue Cards, proudly announces the release of 30 new seasonal cards in the categories of Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, and Valentine's Day. All of... more »
Rebounding Economy Brings New Business to The Plaza
Dallas Market Center recently announced that its International Trade Plaza (The Plaza) is now home to new and long-term lease exhibitors due to the strong Market showings in 2011 and early in 2012. The showrooms... more »
Lawren’s: That Iconic Gift Store on Madison Street in Huntsville Still Selling High Style
Huntsville, AL - With its fine china and Waterford crystal, along with the Herend porcelain, some of it known to be priced in the thousands, Lawren's is considered Huntsville's iconic gift shop. It is especially... more »
New Shops Offer Women’s Accessory Hunters Options
Annapolis, MD - If she had to pick, Barb Troxell would whittle her favorite fashion accessory down to earrings.But the Edgewater resident is just as passionate about bracelets, large, colorful handbags and just about any... more »
Golden Gate Bridge’s 1st Visitor Center to Open
San Francisco, CA - The Golden Gate Bridge, over its nearly 75 years of existence, has evolved into one of San Francisco's most-visited landmarks. On Tuesday, it will finally get its first visitor center.The new... more »

