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Urban Announces Executive Team Restructuring, Management Promotions

As the next phase in its long-term growth strategy, GA-based show management company Urban Expositions has announced new roles and responsibilities for a number of its executive and management gift show team members. "As we... more »

Shop Local Campaign Receives Wide Support

Shoreham, UK - THE Shop Local, Eat Local, Play Local campaign, launched in the Herald & Gazette series last week to support local businesses, is receiving wide support.Independent retailers are at the heart of the... more »

Mason County Says to ‘Shop Local’

Charleston, WV - The benefits of campaigns to encourage local shopping in smaller communities extend beyond merchant cash registers, says the president of the Mason County Chamber of Commerce.Successful businesses support community schools, sports, youth... more »

Shopping Small Gives Back To The Community In Big Ways

Sauk Valley, IL - Every few months independent businesses in the Sauk Valley area come together to promote themselves and each other on "Shop Small Saturday". They do it to show the community why it's... more »

Toy Story Tells How High Street is Changing

Melton, UK - Last November, James Colclough celebrated four years trading at 7 King Street in Melton as the independent toy shop Melton Toys.He saw a niche in the market following the closure of much... more »

Lemont Boutique Getting Creative With Business Ideas

Lemont, IL - Kim and Amber Peters moved their business, Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique, to downtown Lemont in November 2012 and say they have no plans of leaving.The mother-daughter team have come up with... more »

‘Shop Local’ Perk: Property Tax Breaks in Voorhees

Voorhees, NJ - The “shop local” movement — a “big box detox” for consumers — is gaining popularity, with the goal of supporting local businesses.In Voorhees, township officials have launched a program that further entices... more »

Dallas March Market Offers Complete Buying Experience

Dallas Market Center today announced that the Total Home & Gift Market, March 26-29, will offer a complete buying opportunity to shop across multiple categories. The Market is held in conjunction with the Dallas Apparel... more »