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UK - A councillor has called for backing for the idea of a "Small Business Saturday" to celebrate and encourage consumers to shop at small local shops.Councillor Margaret Pattison says "Small Business Saturday" would be... more »

Three Top Lifestyle Authors to Appear at NY NOW

Three best-selling authors, representing a variety of lifestyle genres including food, nature and humor, will be making personal appearances at the summer 2013 NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), August 17-21,... more »

Cash Mob Scheduled For Lucky Stewartville Business

Stewartville, MN - From Elkhorn, Neb., to Atlanta, and from DeSoto, Texas, to Stewartville, cash mobs are a new tool to help local community-minded businesses get a quick cash infusion.The mobs are patterned after flash... more »

Make a Splash: Fort Lauderdale Gift Show Returns August 24-27, 2013

Returning August 24-27, 2013 for its sixth edition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is making a splash among South Florida and Caribbean retailers because of its cost-effective,... more »

See What’s Trending in Seattle August 17-20, 2013

As the Pacific Northwest's launching pad for breaking trends and product introductions, the August 17-20, 2013 Seattle Gift Show returns to its traditional Saturday-Tuesday date pattern with a new Made In the USA pavilion and... more »

Gourmet Housewares Show Integrated into NY NOW

Beginning with the Summer 2013 market, the Gourmet Housewares Show® will be integrated into NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). As part of this, some 300 suppliers of gourmet housewares products... more »

MHS Licensing to introduce Stacy Yacula at the 2013 Surtex and Licensing Tradeshows

MHS Licensing will be introducing artist Stacey Yacula at the upcoming Surtex Show (booth #535 & 537) and Licensing International Expo (booth #F33).Stacey Yacula spent much of her childhood in the cold winters, long nights... more »

Products Aren’t Enough: Customers Want “Shoppertainment”

Patricia Norins, Spokesperson for American Express's Small Business Saturday, shares a tip on improving in-store customer experience:Shoppers are hungry for an in-store experience that provides them with the not only products they are searching for,... more »