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March 30, 2009
Chesterfield business stays on top of novelty trends

Steve Barnett turns to Elissa Mast for her balloon expertise every year in the weeks before Valentine's Day."Valentine's Day is a huge balloon day for us," said Barnett, president of Barnett's Hallmark, which operates five... more »

March 30, 2009
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts: New Gifts for the Bride & Bridal Party

Los Angeles, CA — The wedding day! What better way to spread the love than with specialty jewels that enhance this glorious occasion? Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a best-selling fashion brand known for their hip,... more »

March 30, 2009
New Timeframe, Management Announced for Portland Gift and Accessories Show

White Plains, NY ... Effective immediately, the summer edition of the semi-annual Portland Gift & Accessories Show will shift to a new fall timeframe, to run in conjunction with the annual Portland Cash & Carry... more »

March 30, 2009
Pressman Toy Introduces Large Numbers and Kids Editions

New York, NY – Pressman Toy Corporation introduces new extensions to its Rummikub® line of games for 2009—a Large Numbers Edition perfect for quick game play with larger, easy to read numbers; and a preschool... more »

March 30, 2009
Mud Pie Offers Brides-to-Be “Something Blue”

Tucker, Ga. -- Mud Pie, an award-winning international gift company offering products reflecting current trends and popular design, has introduced Something Blue, a new wedding-themed collection perfect for celebrating the big day! Perfect for fulfilling... more »

March 29, 2009
Martin family plans a new venture

Middlebury, VT — The economy is in bad shape. The Martins have heard the news. In fact, they sound tired of hearing it."We've chosen not to operate out of fear of our economy," Gloria Martin... more »

March 29, 2009
Pottery store owner holds breath, throws future to expansion

Donna Green started looking for a bigger place for her Southern Pottery business more than a year ago. A plot of land on Huger Street at $1 million was out of her price range. An... more »

March 29, 2009
Ingleside Village in Macon offers a variety of specialty stores

There is a place in Macon where you can find specialty stores that sell yarn, toys, lamps and guns in the same block. It also has restaurants, antique shops, an art gallery, insurance office, hardware... more »

March 29, 2009
Consumers still buying, just differently

Even given the nation's recent economic downturn, customers are still going out and shopping. They're just not going out as often, and they're looking for bargains, store owners say."We have customers that come in all... more »

March 27, 2009
Ingenuity keeps Wareham retail shop on top

Wareham, MA — When a business experiences a certain degree of success, it would be easy to keep things "status quo" — especially in this troubled economy.But the owners of Old Company Store aren't about... more »

March 27, 2009
NYIGF Offers New Series of Exhibitor Training Sessions

White Plains, NY — An exclusive new partnership between the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) and Right Angle Strategies will provide exhibitors with strategies to best prepare for the Fair, maximize on-site sales, and follow-up... more »

March 27, 2009
American Craft Council Announces Changes: Charlotte and Sarasota Shows to Close

New York, NY – The American Craft Council today announced a programming change that will help the organization continue to best serve its mission, now and in the future. The Council is cancelling its shows... more »