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Women Open Shop on Square
Covington, IN - A new storefront just joined the downtown retail community in Covington, Ind. Expect to find an eclectic mix of hand-made gifts, home décor items and repurposed "junktiques" at Myrtle, Maude & Mabel's,... more »
Byers’ Choice Host Region-Wide Craft Show
Byers' Choice Ltd., makers of the handcrafted Caroler figurines, will support others in the trade by hosting a weekend-long Craft Show on May 12 from 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and May 13 from 10 a.m.—4:30 p.m.... more »
Julie Wurr from Heart ‘n Home in Laurens, IA, among Finalists for NRF’s “This is Retail” Nationwide Video Contest
The National Retail Federation announced today that Julie Wurr of Heart 'n Home in Laurens, Iowa, has been selected as a top 20 finalist for NRF's "This is Retail" nationwide video contest. The finalists, determined... more »
English Gardener Gift Shop—It’s Brilliant!
Haddonfield, NJ - An open door at The English Gardener Gift Shop does more than invite pedestrians in. It lets the scent out. The heady mix of lavender, body lotions and scents and fine English... more »
24th Annual ARTS Awards Call for Nominations
Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the home accents industry, today announced the call for nominations for the 24th annual ARTS Awards. Dallas Market Center and ART encourage... more »
Keeneland Gift Shop Gears up for its Busy Season as Spring Meet Nears
Keeneland, KY - The Keeneland Shop is a slice of retail heaven for horse lovers.First-time shoppers are sometimes unprepared for the array of beautiful clothes and high-end home accessories when they walk into the oak-paneled... more »
OneCoast Announces Key Management Promotions
OneCoast, the leader in nationwide sales and marketing for gift, baby, fashion, and collegiate vendors, announced today two key management promotions. The recent promotions reflect the company's growth plans as well as their efforts to... more »
Well-Defined Goals Help Ensure Social Media Success
When Comcast was looking to decrease the number of customer service calls it was getting, it turned to Facebook to better engage with its customers.When Giant Glass wanted to reach out to university students to... more »
Facebook Fans Nurturing Growth in Plymouth
Plymouth, IN - A spring flowering of small businesses in downtown Plymouth is leveraging Facebook in a mutual "Liking" arrangement that multiplies exposure and accelerates traffic. "It's amazing the kind of stuff we have downtown... more »
“Nature’s Grace” Evokes Nostalgia for Simpler Times
The new "Nature's Grace" line from inspirational giftware wholesaler Abbey Press offers customers the chance to reconnect with the serenity of simpler times.Adorned with birds, butterflies and botanical designs, the eight pieces by inspirational artist... more »
Beach-Themed Flip Flop Island Opens in Visalia
Visalia, CA - Bright colors, grass skirt-adorned walls and the products themselves — flip-flops galore, beach bags, wraps and more — at Flip Flop Island in Visalia are reminiscent of the shops on every street... more »
‘Cash Mob’ Targets Loveland Businesses
Loveland, CO - Downtown Loveland business owner Tracey Gonzalez stood outside the door of Splurge grinning and laughing last Saturday afternoon as a dozen customers entered her store.Gonzalez had just experienced the second Loveland Cash... more »
