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Giftcraft Celebrates World Headquarters Grand Opening

Brampton, Ontario - Hundreds of retailers and members of the gift and home decor industry celebrated the Grand Opening of Giftcraft's new corporate headquarters on Jan. 26. The gala event, held prior to CGTA Show... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces Best of Show Awards

Dallas, TX - - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandising resource, recently announced the winners of the 2008 January Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. Recipients were recognized during the... more »

Dicksons Offers Larry Weingartner’s Photography

Dicksons, Inc. has introduced a collection of products featuring Larry Weingartner's Calming the Storm art print. Larry has been blessed with a gift of artistic photography and an eye to see and capture the beauty... more »

At careers’ end, prospects blossom in flower, gift shop

Friends Becky Morales and Karen Amato had benefits, good wages and decades of experience at their jobs when they were laid off when their respective companies went under.The women, who had met years before when... more »

Stores post disappointing January sales

New York - Here's a sign of how shaky the economy has become: Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) says its shoppers are redeeming their holiday gift cards for basic items -- pasta sauce, diapers, laundry detergent -- instead... more »

“Euros Accepted” signs pop up in New York City

New York - In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine Announces Winner of January Retail Forum Giveaway

Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is happy to announce that Scarlet Morgan, co-owner of the Trendy Trunk in Hendersonville, TN, is the winner of GIFT SHOP Forum's January raffle. She wins a video iPod... more »

Extracts Presents Best New Product Awards

New York, NY - Danielle and Company was awarded "Best of Show" yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness. Awards also were presented in five product-specific... more »

New York Home Textiles Market Week Announces Best New Product Winners for Winter 2008

New York, NY - Shades of India was awarded "Best of Market" yesterday in the New York Home Textiles Market Week Best New Product Awards competition. Awards also were presented in four product-specific categories (Bed,... more »

Accent on Design Exhibitors Honored

New York, NY - Superlative product design was recognized yesterday at the New York International Gift Fair, where four exhibitors in the juried Accent on Design division were honored for design creativity and ingenuity. Accent... more »