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Joann Miller-Marshall Named Executive Vice President of AMC Tradeshows
JoAnn Miller-Marshall has been named executive vice president of AMC Tradeshows in an advancement bringing all AmericasMart home, gift and apparel and LIGHTFAIR International sales under her direction, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president... more »
Borobudur Lotus, a New Perspective on Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Art
GeoArt by Cynthia Gale has just launched a new collection in sterling silver and bronze, Borobudur Lotus. Inspired by the largest Buddhist Monument in the world, it is located on the Indonesian island of Java.... more »
Cottage industry Grows at Gardens
Janesville, WI - Sales almost doubled one month after the newly reorganized gift shop at Rotary Botanical Gardens opened July 1."Our first full month was phenomenal and we expect the sale of merchandise flying off... more »
Flora’s Feathered Nest Features the Fanciful
Potomac, MD - Seven years ago while driving down River Road, Marcia Copenhaver found a dream come true.Having searched extensively for a location to open a retail store, Copenhaver was thrilled to come across a... more »
Small Family Chocolate Shop will Provide Sweet Treats for This Year’s Emmy Awards
Waynesboro, PA - The Tsoukatos family works up a storm at their Pennsylvania chocolate factory.They're molding sweet artwork for a big trip to Los Angeles."At first I put the phone down and thought to myself,... more »
Gift Shop Selling only N.H.-Made Goods Opens at Hampton Beach
Hampton, NH - Doors opened Sept. 1 to a gift shop featuring New Hampshire-made products at Hampton Beach's North Pavilion. Craftspeople, state officials and customers came out for their first look at the shop and... more »
Merchants, Business Leaders Report Strong Holiday Weekend
Petoskey, MI - Even with relatively cool temperatures and rainy conditions at times, visitors found activities to keep them occupied around Emmet and Charlevoix counties during the Labor Day holiday weekend — and often, area... more »
The Polka Dot Tot Introduces Posh Blankets To the Gift Market
Grimes, Iowa September 2011 The Polka Dot Tot is an Iowa-based one stop shop for children's gift items. The company's founder, and mother of three, Katie Koester has been running her hugely successful business from... more »
Pink Ladies Spread Cheer and Smiles in Hospital
Vernal, UT - Within a short walk of the main entrance to Ashley Regional Medical Center is a little room with cheerful stuffed animals, greeting cards and trinkets, as well as equally cheerful saleswomen dressed... more »
Flirty, Fun and Fabulous, Retro Aprons are the Latest in Kitchen Couture
Vancouver, BC - Our appetite for the ladylike look seems insatiable. From boardrooms to boudoirs, old-fashioned femininity is all the rage, and now it's heating up our kitchens too, with a runaway trend in retro... more »
Downtown Stuttgart Focus: Too Cute
Stuttgart, AR - For Natalie Maynard, owning Too Cute a downtown boutique at 213 S. Main St., came natural because she has worked downtown since she was a high school student."I began working in Edie's... more »
Little Buyers: Eidi Fuels Rush of Gift and Toy Sales
Lahore, Pakistan - Sales have soared at gift shops and toy stores as markets in some parts of the city sprang back to life after the Eid holidays with an influx of shoppers flush with... more »
