(MINNEAPOLIS) – Pitting cherries. It’s every baker’s tedious chore and every parent’s nightmare. Not only is it time consuming and messy, it can be unsafe for adults and children alike. Talisman Designs in Minneapolis has developed a solution that will change pitting cherries forever – the Cherry Chomper. Read more...
(Louisville, KY)- CandyRific, a leading novelty candy manufacturer, is debuting out-of-the ordinary candy lines for 2009. New lines of Airheads and M&M’S products range from Slinky candy pops to embossed collectible tins. Read more...
(ELMWOOD PARK, NJ) – Illustrating the resilience and importance of select trade shows in a down economy, the Craft & Hobby Association 2009 Winter Convention & Trade Show, to be held January 25-28 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, will feature more than 50 new exhibitors and an additional 75 that have expanded their booth space from last year’s event. This group of exhibitors represents over 15% of the anticipated 750 exhibitors, which will be showcasing thousands of new products to 15,000 attendees from around the world. Read more...
(Spencer, Mass.) – Taggies, Inc., the award-winning line of children’s products featuring multi-textured, looped satin tags, announced today that its Take-A-Long Taggies travel toy was awarded a BabyZone 2008 Amazing Toy Award. Products that receive this distinction from BabyZone are selected based on their durability, play value, and ability to encourage physically and mentally active participation. Read more...
(Vernon, Calif.) -- February promises to be big fun at the New York International Toy Fair with the 2009 introductions from California-based lifestyle gift and plush toy maker Fiesta. These latest arrivals not only provide loads of cuddly soft interactive fun, but also promise hours of creative play and educational value. Read more...
(Washington) — Shoppers’ price-conscious mentality is taking a toll on the season’s most-requested present: gift cards. NRF’s sixth annual Gift Card Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found that gift card sales will fall nearly six percent this holiday season to $24.9 billion, down from $26.3 billion last year. Fewer people plan to purchase gift cards this year (53.5% vs. 56.6% last year) and gift card shoppers will be spending less overall on the cards ($147.33 vs. $156.24 in 2007). Read more...
(Wilmington, NC) –— Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today the introduction of new collections with Certified International, C&F Enterprises, CounterArt, and Cape Shore/Downeast Concepts which will debut at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in January 2009. Read more...
(Los Angeles, Calif.) – American Stationery, notably the second largest personalization company in the United States, recently signed a licensing agreement with graphic artist Debra Valencia. Valencia will be their very first licensed artist and featured designer.
Valencia is the brainchild behind California-based innovative stationery company Vida Valencia and is known for her signature contemporary style. The recent license includes 42 distinctive designs for everyday party invitations, as well as note cards with coordinating mailing labels and envelope seal stickers totaling more than 168 new products. Read more...
(Elmwood Park, NJ) -- The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2009 slate of candidates recommended for election by the general CHA membership.
The new Board nominees are Georganne Bender of Kizer & Bender Speaking! and Mark Hill of Creativity Inc. Additionally, Rob Bostick of Judikins and Stamp, Stamp, Stamp was nominated for a second term. The nominees will be running for a three-year term on the CHA Board of Directors. Read more...
(WHITE PLAINS, NY) -- All available exhibit space within EX·TRACTS is sold out for the winter 2009 edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Since the show's integration into NYIGF in February 2008, it has continued to evolve by coalescing innovative and emerging personal care resources alongside thousands of complementary product lines. Read more...
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