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Indies Urged to ‘Celebrate an Independent Christmas’

The organisers of Independent Retailer Month, the global 'Shop Local' campaign which ran throughout July, have launched a UK spin-off event calling for independent retailers to 'Celebrate an Independent Christmas'.The seasonal campaign will run for... more »

Small Business Saturday: Community Building One Mom and Pop Store at a Time

Flagler, FL - Almost every day at the BeachHouse Beanery I feel that I make some special connection with at least one visitor, usually several times a day. A month or so ago, I overheard... more »

Three NYIGF Seminars Approved for IDCEC CEU Certification

Three seminars offered at the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have been approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) as credit-earning sessions in its continuing education program. Each... more »

Here’s One Mob that Plainwell Officials are Happy to Host

Plainwell, MI - Plainwell's got a mob scheduled for Saturday, but city officials aren't worried about pitchforks or torches. This mob will be waving cash. With downtown foot traffic hampered this summer by construction on... more »

Buyer Attendance Doubles at the July Edition of California Market Center’s Gift & Home Market

The California Market Center (CMC) hosted the CMC Gift & Home Market, Tuesday – Tuesday, July 24 - 31, 2012. This edition of Market offered an even larger variety of Gift & Home merchandise with... more »

Two NYIGF Initiatives Recognize Exemplary “Green” Products

Two New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) initiatives connected with NYIGF's SustainAbility: design for a better world® exhibit will recognize exemplary eco-friendly and socially responsible products connected with the summer 2012 market: Twenty-four products have... more »

GLM Partners With Hand/Eye Fund For Artisan Resource Launch

Through an exclusive partnership with the HAND/EYE Fund, an independent, international organization which supports skilled artisans, GLM will extend the promotion of its summer 2012 launch of Artisan Resource™ to HAND/EYE Magazine's global readership, which... more »

‘Shop Local – Buy Local’ Initiative Hopes to Change Community Mindset

Big Spring, PA - To foster support for local businesses in the Big Spring area, the Big Spring Economic Development Council (BSEDC) has adopted a "Shop Local – Buy Local" motto and urges residents to... more »