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Las Vegas Market Launches Introductory Exhibitor-Focused Webinar Series

Las Vegas Market has launched a new series of webinars designed to assist tenants and exhibitors in planning for the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2012, as well as educational sessions for growing... more »

Why Holiday Shoppers Are Thinking Local

Economic concerns linger, but mom-and-pop retailers say they finally have some cheer for this holiday shopping season. Nearly half are more optimistic about holiday sales than last year, according to a new survey of 792... more »

Small Business Saturday Set for November 26

Naperville, IL - Right in the midst of towns across the country are business districts of hometown shops and services. Some see them as the backbone of America. And in order to celebrate these institutions,... more »

Local Shops Excited About Small Business Saturday

Sioux City, IA - Instead of Black Friday, local businesses are hoping you're going to come and enjoy Shop Local Saturday. It's all in the efforts to return that holiday revenue here to local businesses.Black... more »

Small Business Saturday Puts Local Shops in Holiday Spotlight

Boston, MA - American Express struck such a strong chord with its Small Business Saturday campaign last year that the movement practically took off on its own this year, which was the intention all along.The... more »

Made in New York

Poughkeepsie, NY - When it comes to finding high-end gifts, Susan Aylward does her part to support the local economy. She isn't tempted to shop at malls or national chain stores, but instead prefers to... more »

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market: New Resources for Inspiration in 2012

Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market being held January 18-24, 2012 will provide new resources for buyers throughout its 5 million square... more »

Urban Expositions Shifts Dates for 2012 Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg, TN – November 8-11, 2012

Responding to overwhelming onsite feedback from buyers and exhibitors during the 2011 edition of Smoky Mountain Gift Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN, Urban Expositions has announced plans to open the show... more »