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Retail sales surprisingly strong in Jan.

Washington - Retail sales posted a surprising rebound in January following a dismal December, although much of the strength reflected rising gasoline prices. Economists saw the increase as a temporary blip rather than a sustained... more »

Speaker Seeks Hiatus on Sales Tax for a Week

The City Council speaker, Christine C. Quinn, striking a campaign-style tone, proposed a mix of modest cost-saving initiatives, spending plans and tax-cutting proposals on Tuesday, saying the measures would help to ignite economic activity in... more »

NYIGF Summer 2008 To Resume Traditional Date Pattern

White Plains, NY - George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced that the Summer 2008 edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) will run Saturday, August 16, through Thursday, August 21, 2008, at... more »

National Stationery Show Seminars, Daily Demos and Events Combine to Create Comprehensive Market Experience

White Plains, NY - Dynamic seminars and interactive demonstrations - including a pre-Show webinar series, paper crafting seminar track, round table discussions, product trend forecasting and a two-part internet strategy program - will set the... more »

Mud Pie Sprouts New Collection for Little Ones

Tucker, Ga. - The award-winning international gift company, Mud Pie, introduces Little Sprout, a new collection of fun, brightly colored pink and green products for little girls - featuring flower and polka-dot designs. The new... more »

Adora Inc. Earns Five “Doll Of The Year” Industry’s Choice Awards

Edison, NJ - Adora, one of the leading designers and crafters of fine limited edition and collectible dolls, introduces 43 new dolls to its popular Name Your Own Baby collection. The new lineup includes two... more »

The Perfect Gift For the Perfect Man; Original and Memorable Gifts From the Oval Office

Looking for a special gift for the man who has everything? A California company has the solution, something that will make him feel really special, almost presidential: a personal gift with the Presidential Seal of... more »

Zoobies Announce New Product Line

ZoobiesTM have only been around for a year, but they are already releasing a new product line for 2008 called the "Zoo Collection." ZoobiesTM arepatented plush animals that transform into pillows and blankets. Since the... more »

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Gift Show Stoppers

Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. showered the spring gift shows with an enticing array of products. Show attendees did a double take for items ranging from attractive home fashions to stunning fashion... more »

Giving the gift of time

Candy? Flowers? Jewelry?A growing number of consumers are giving their sweethearts something even more precious for Valentine's Day - the gift of time.The National Retail Federation's 2008 Valentine's Day survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found a... more »