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Heights Craft Stores Foster ‘Shop Local’ Effort

Houston, TX - Some Heights shops are basing their businesses on support of local artists and artisans eager to take advantage of the community's eclectic retail climate and high-end clientele.Sparrow and the Nest and Roundtable... more »

Seven Tote Designs Vie for Top Honors at NYIGF

NYIGF is using crowd-sourcing in an innovative way: to create a new branded tote for the summer 2013 market! We've partnered with Red Clay, a collaborative product design studio, to showcase seven finalists at the... more »

Cash Mob Launches Local Business Support in Crown Point

Crown Point, IN - Liz Messing almost didn't come in to her business, The Artful Garden, on Saturday morning, but she needed to unpack some new shipments of art pieces while her sales associates worked... more »

Cash Mob Mobs Lisa-Marie’s in Bath

Bath, ME - Lisa-Marie's Made In Maine in Bath just got a swarm of business, thanks to a "cash mob" on Jan. 17.The mob numbered about 20 people. Participants in the cash mob showed up... more »

Three Companies Receive Eco-Choice Awards at NYIGF

Three companies – Aladdin, a brand of PMI; Sobremesa Greenheart; and Xovivo -- have received the 7th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards recognizing the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home, and lifestyle products at the... more »

Shop Local Initiative Brings $45,000 to Lincoln Square Businesses

Lincoln Square, IL - Christmas isn't over for several small businesses as a new shop local initiative put more than $45,000 back in the community this holiday season.The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce sponsored... more »

Experience American Made Modern Lighting with Cerno at NYIGF Winter 2013

Cerno returns to New York to exhibit at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). Three years after starting their business, the founders remain committed to continually evolving and producing fresh modern designs that use... more »

Winter Fancy Food Show Opens in San Francisco

The 38th Winter Fancy Food Show opens today in San Francisco with sold-out exhibit halls filled with the latest in specialty foods and beverages from across the U.S. and around the world. It runs Jan.... more »