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Shop Locally to Support Your Community

There are several movements nationally to promote locally owned, independent businesses. These are the businesses that support the vast majority of community activities. Consumer dollars spent with these small businesses stay in the communities and... more »

Pacific Northwest Apparel Association’s NW Trend Show Moves to New Pacific Market Center Exhibition Space

The 68 year-old Northwest Trend Show, the longest running women's wear show on the west coast, has moved to Pacific Market Center's new exhibition space for its five shows in 2012 and beyond. The change... more »

NYIGF Registrants Identify “Made in the USA” as Key Category for 2012

Reflecting the increasing demand for American-made products, nearly 25% of registrants for the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have expressed a specific interest in "Made in the USA" products. The NYIGF runs... more »

One Kings Lane Becomes Corporate Sponsor of Gift for Life

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that One Kings Lane, the leading flash sales site in the home market, has become a 2012 Corporate Sponsor. In... more »

Urban Expositions Changes Dates Again for 2012 Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg, TN

In a continued effort to effectively respond to industry feedback from buyers and exhibitors , Urban Expositions has once again changed the dates for the 2012 edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. The show... more »

Contained Adventure Maker Find It Games Opens the Lid & Spills Fun Onto Puzzles

Grownups have been puzzling over where to find a perfect toy that's educational, affordable, durable and intriguing. Find It® Games, the award-winning maker of contained adventures, has responded with hide-and-seek fun in a sturdy cylinder... more »

Main St. Retailers Say People Shopped Local Over Holidays

East Greenwich, RI - Call it a perfect retail storm: good weather, a national "shop local" movement and a hot jewelry store. The combination resulted in better sales, according to several Main Street merchants.Unlike December... more »

Buy Michigan Initiative Sparks State’s Economy

Ferndale, MI - Say "bye-bye" to foreign products and buy Michigan!That's what the owners of more than 30 Michigan-based companies and non-profits are hoping customers will do. They featured their products at the Great Lakes... more »