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CMC Gears Up for Busy January Gift & Home Market Debuting View Tradeshow, New Resources and Special Events

The California Market Center (CMC) will be hosting the CMC Gift & Home Market, Tuesday – Tuesday, January 22 - 29, 2013, from 9am to 6pm daily, with extended hours until 8pm on Friday, January... more »

Find New Inspiration in New England: Boston Gift Show Returns March 17-20, 2013

As New England's largest, most important gift show, the Boston Gift Show is the leading source of inspiration and new product resource for retailers across the region. Returning to its Sunday opening pattern at the... more »

Shop Small, Shop Local: Supporting Merchants Keeps Money Here

Queen Creek, AZ - Shop small. Shop local. That's the message being sent to Queen Creek and San Tan Valley throughout the year, but especially during the busy holiday season.While huge corporations such as Amazon... more »

Residents Move Toward Locally-Owned Stores

Marietta, OH - In spite of the lure from big box discount stores that offer cheap prices on merchandise during the holidays, a growing number of people are apparently choosing to buy local."I prefer smaller... more »

NYIGF’s At Home Showcases New Home Decor Resources

New resources in furniture, accessories, bedding and other home décor products will be introduced at the sold out winter 2013 edition of At Home at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 26-30, 2013,... more »

New Gift Shop at UHC Promotes ‘Buy Local’

Bridgeport, WV - Artisan's Crossing is a new gift shop at United Hospital Center. What makes it different from the original one? All the items are designed by local artisans. Some of whom are trying... more »

“Small Business Saturday” Drives Wyoming Sales

Casper, WY - The owner of a downtown gift shop in Casper said her sales were "great" on Small Business Saturday."We were up 25-30 percent over last year," said Lew Windsor, owner of Casper's Messy... more »

Small Business Saturday Boosts O.C. Shops

Orange County, CA - Sales at World of Wigs in Santa Ana soared 500 percent on Small Business Saturday, compared with a typical Saturday. And Toy Boat, Toy Boat, Toy Boat, a Corona del Mar... more »