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GIFT SHOP Magazine invites entries for 2008 ‘Ultimate Makeover Contest’

Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine invites entries for its 2008 'Ultimate Makeover Contest.' Gift shop owners and managers across the country are invited to participate for a chance to win a makeover for their... more »

Distribution & Wholesale Industry Small Business Confidence Increases Nine Points Says SBRB Report

Buffalo Grove, IL- An increased confidence during the first quarter of 2008 replaced last quarter's concerns about the economy when a significant drop in plans for hiring led to a steep decline in the confidence... more »

Re-gifting takes on new identity

Scrap fabrics from producing modular office panels that make up cubicle walls go to make gift bags. The leftover leather from an office furniture maker is reused for small toy bears, tote bags and pouches.... more »

New shop premises would be perfect gift

The owner of an established online gift shop is looking to expand the business by moving to a premises in Daventry.Laura Connolly set up www.amysgifts.co.uk in 2005, after asking her husband - a web designer... more »

KidsWorld Offers Buyers Thousands of Products During June Market

Texas - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced KidsWorld, a comprehensive 200,000-square-foot marketplace for children's products on the 8th floor of the World Trade Center, will offer buyers thousands of products... more »

Franz Collection Announces Grand Opening, Summer 2008 Introductions

San Francisco, CA - Nature's beauty perfected in porcelain will be showcased, as Franz Collection, Inc. celebrates an important company milestone with a Monday, July 28th ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the firm's new corporate showroom... more »

Homefires Extends Holiday Book through June

Homefires continues to enjoy great success with its beautiful line of wool look-a-like Carefree machine washable accent rugs. In order to accommodate holiday orders, Homefires has instituted a Holiday PreBook program which extends through June,... more »

Wal-Mart Raises Bar on Toy-Safety Standards

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest toy seller, has ordered its suppliers to meet a new set of children's-product safety requirements by this fall that goes far beyond existing government regulations.The standards include strict limits... more »

Record Number of International Buyers to Attend June Markets

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced a record number of international buyers will attend the upcoming June Markets, including the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (June 18-24),... more »

Deb & Co. Helps Wish Newlyweds a Happily Ever After

Wedding season is just around the corner, and what better way for the lucky-in-love couple to commemorate their special day than with a personalized wedding ornament from Deb & Co.The assorted handmade ornaments feature Deb... more »