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Woodstock Chimes® Composer-Inspired Chimes Are “Masterpieces”
Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes®, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, debuts its latest products with the introduction of its Woodstock Four Seasons Chime and Rite of Spring Chime. For nearly thirty years, famous composers... more »
Local Small Business Receives National Award for Using Technology & Social Media to Increase Sales
Chester, VA - The inaugural ICON Honors Awards debuted this past Saturday in Atlanta, during the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, honoring gift and home industry companies and individuals for innovation and achievement.... more »
Mary Meyer Presents Print Pizzazz Purses
Townshend, VT -- Today's little girls are "all about fashion". Mixed prints and bold colors drive their clothing design and room décor. Mary Meyer's new Print Pizzazz Purses join the other Print Pizzazz stuffed toys,... more »
Stores push summertime ‘Christmas’ sales
New York, NY — Santa in the summer? Retailers are pumping still more energy this year into trying to get shoppers to loosen their purse strings early for Christmas with sparkly ornaments, holiday music and... more »
Unique mix of people and shops
Centrally located between the downtown core, the gallery district, Buffalo State College and the Olmsted-designed Delaware Park, the Elmwood Village neighborhood features a distinctive mix of Victorian homes, turn-of-the-century apartment buildings, doubles and historic mansions.... more »
Slocum’s: unique gifts, strong family history
A family with deep roots and a building with an old history have come together for a unique new gift shop in Buchanan. One which, fittingly, encompasses all of the feelings of home and family.... more »
New Portage store owner finds it’s a good time to be an entrepreneur
Portage, MI — Ruth Bradley likens her endless search for merchandise to a treasure hunt."I love doing the buying and finding the new products and being able to offer that merchandise to my customers," said... more »
Jeni J’s enters fifth year and growing
Grafton - Jeni J's Unique Gifts and Guest Houses co-owner Nancy Wilson celebrated five years of the ever-expanding vision she made a reality with her specialty boutique business.Wilson, along with her husband, Mike, who co-owns... more »
Inspiring Local Chicagoland Artist to be Featured at the 2010 Chicago Market
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is proud to announce that Frames by Devora will be offering individually hand-painted frames by local Chicagoland artist Devora Fisher, at the upcoming July Market. Fisher,... more »
World Market Center Las Vegas Recruits Veteran Team To Lead Gift + Home Division
With a razor-sharp focus to become the west’s preeminent destination for the gift industry, the new Gift + HomeTM division at World Market Center Las Vegas is backed by a formidable assembly of seasoned executives... more »
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Announces July 2010 Retailer of the Month, Julie Hubbard of Julie’s Corner Store in Lacon, IL
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is proud to announce the July 2010 Retailer of the Month honoree. The ROTM program is designed to acknowledge exceptional retailers who are making a difference... more »
Hotel gift shops go glam
The days when taking home a souvenir from your favorite hotel meant a bad logo T-shirt or golf visor are long gone.How about a Rebecca Minkoff bag? The W Hotel's stores have one in an... more »
