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New Gift Shop Opens in Blue Hill
Blue Hill, ME – Two Blue Hill women have opened a gift shop called Three Wishes in the Stavola House, which overlooks the harbor.
Three Wishes carries home goods, jewelry and accessories.
“We have a little bit of everything,” said Samantha Politte, who opened the shop with her good friend, Kim Williamson. “We’re just trying to fill that void of fun, fresh gift items. It’s just filled with stuff we love.”
Social Media and Shopping: New Event Focuses on Promoting Small Businesses
New York, NY – With May being National Small Business Month, the social and shopping network OpenSky and several partners have launched The Small Business Breakthrough, a national movement to celebrate, recognize and promote small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States.
“Consumers are moving away from the mass market retailers and brands,” said John Caplan, founder and CEO of OpenSky.
Decor Shop Finds New Home
Iowa City, IA – An Iowa City graphic designer is looking to give her business — and old furniture — a second chance on the market.
Leigh Bradford opened A. Marvel Home Decor, 511 Iowa Ave., on April 27. The store is the third incarnation of Meta Home, a home decor shop initially housed at 119 E. Washington St. between 2001 and 2010, then at 115 Fifth St.
Mountaincow Introduces White Printing onto Black and Dark Cards with the C711WT from OKI Data Americas
Mountaincow today announced availability of a new solution for white printing onto rich, dark cards and envelopes with matte, metallic and linen finishes.
Four Key Trends Identified For NY NOW’s “Open House” Project
Four key home design trends for 2013-2014, ranging from vintage to neo-traditional, will be showcased in the “Open House” exhibit which returns for the second time to NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), August 17-21, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The themes – Monochromatic, Neo-Traditional, Well-Cultured and Vintage… with a Twist – also will be explored in a related seminar, presented by project sponsors One Kings Lane and Sandow Media, publishers of Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Home Accents Today and Home Textiles Today.
Online Registration Now Open for Summer 2013 NY NOW
Online registration for NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®) is now open at www.nynow.com. NY NOW runs Saturday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94. The show’s website also offers a full-range of interactive planning tools as well as access to NYNOW365.com, an innovative new online product directory.
New Chocolate and Candy Shop Opens in Beverly
Beverly, IL – Freshly made chocolate creations fill the shelves of a new sweet shop where a Beverly couple hopes to build a thriving business.
Katie and Pat Murphy opened Sweet Freaks, 9915 S. Walden Parkway, last week and a steady flow of customers and candy gazers have been filtering into the shop in the days since.
“We opened really fast and everything has just fallen into our laps,” said Katie Murphy.
It only took about 30 days to open the shop which grew from a successful catering and candy-making business.
New Shop, Purple Frog, Opens on Bailey Avenue in Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT – Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Purple Frog, the newest addition to Bailey Avenue, and a treat to the senses! The white walls and cabinets along with a few touches of deeper, richer hardwood allow the merchandise shine… and that it does.
Evanston Print and Paper Shop Fuses Computer Design, Gutenberg-era Machines
Evanston, IL – Evanston Print and Paper Shop more closely resembles a factory than a place to buy stationery. The small, cluttered space is packed with presses, tools and heavy machinery so big that the owners had to remove the windows and use a forklift to get it into their space since they wouldn’t fit through the door.
Chamber Ready to Salute Small Business Week With Events
Edmond, OK – The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce will present its first Small Business Week of Celebration from May 20-26. Every U.S.
3 Key Steps for Small Biz to Succeed With Social Media
A recent survey of small business owners shows that social media use is on the rise. According a report from Manta, 50 percent of small businesses are spending more time on social media than they did last year.
But that same survey revealed that 61 percent of small business owners are not seeing a return on their investment in social media.
What gives? Why is social media on the rise if two-thirds of businesses are not getting results from their efforts? And here’s the bigger question: Is social media really worth your time?
Tervis Dazzles with Jewel Patterns
Tervis, the innovator of insulated drinkware, has added a colorful new cast of trendsetters to its family of designs. The double-wall drinkware has always been known for its clear inner and outer walls.
New Arch Crown Spring 2013 Tag & Label Catalog plus Bar Code Technology
48-page catalog features bar code technology products and a quality line of stock, pre-printed and custom printed tags and labels. Arch Crown makes your marketing efforts more attractive before, during and after the sale with custom tags and labels. It’s easy to let the recipient know where the gift came from, just send Arch Crown your name and logo and they’ll create a positive image your customers will long remember.
Turn browsers into buyers with Arch Crown’s new promotional tags and labels.
Cherie Marcum Named EVP of Finance at Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center recently announced that Cherie Marcum has been named executive vice president of finance at Dallas Market Center. In her position, Marcum is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial processes, audits and budgeting system.
“Cherie has been instrumental in streamlining accounting functions and the budget process throughout the past six years,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
Entrepreneur & TV Personality Bill Rancic Headlines Dallas Market
Bill Rancic, successful entrepreneur, television personality, best-selling author and The Apprentice winner, will present “How to Succeed in Business and Life” on Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. in the WTC Hall of Nations during the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25.
Bill hosts a successful nationally-syndicated television show, America Now, and serves as co-executive producer with his wife, Giuliana Rancic, on the top-rated reality show, Giuliana and Bill on the E! Entertainment Television network.
New Showroom Floors, Temporary Exhibit Relocation & Category Expansions Redefine Gift & Home Decor at Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market
The launch of three new floors, relocation of temporary exhibits and a series of expanded and re-merchandised gift and home décor resources will redefine the market experience for visitors to the Las Vegas Market, July 29 – August 2, 2013, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
IBISWorld Forecasts Mother’s Day Sales to Grow 0.2 Percent in 2013
As spare time declines and more Americans return to work, items that are easy to purchase, such as flowers and gift certificates, will be popular Mother’s Day gifts this year, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. Consumers, who have slowly returned to splurging on gifts for holidays such as Mother’s Day since the 2008 recession, are projected to spend 0.2 percent more on Mother’s Day purchases in 2013 than they did in 2012, to total $17.1 billion.
Last year, spending on mom improved 6.5 percent as per capita disposable income experienced strong growth.
Outside and In Provides Gift Options for All
Houma, LA – Anyone looking for a gift can shop at Outside and In.
No, really. A shopper can find something for any age, gender and personality at the Houma-based store.
With gifts ranging from barbecue pits to women’s jewelry, the store takes pride on being a “complete” gift shop fully equipped to please the wants of any loved one celebrating any occasion.
Consumer Spending Trends: Mother’s Day Tops Pops
Consumer spending trends favor Mom this year, with Mother’s Day spending forecast to jump 11 percent, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumers will spend an average of $168.94 on mom, while total Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $20.7 billion.
Holiday spending had been flat that this year, according to consumer spending trends tracked by the NRF. Both Valentine’s Day and Easter spending were projected to be basically unchanged from 2012.
New Baby Specialty Boutique Opens In Hilo
Hilo, HI – After having a hard time finding a gift for a baby’s first luau last year, Hilo native Sesha Lovelace-Ragon turned her frustration into opportunity.
The Waiakea grad and her husband had just moved back to east Hawaii after spending 12 years in San Francisco where Lovelace-Ragon managed clothing shops.
She noticed that Hilo had few stores geared towards babies and although there were several consignment shops in east Hawaii, few catered specifically to kids.