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F!nds Dallas Temp Show to be Biggest Ever; KidsWorld to Attempt Grand Opening World Record

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that its January market beginning this week will feature the largest temporary exhibits in its history as well as a world... more »

GHTA’s Retailer Advisory Board to Present In New York

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, will sponsor seminar at the New York International Gift Fair on Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m. in the Javits Center, Room... more »

Annaleece Gives Back

Annaleece has always felt strongly about giving back to those in need. In 2006 the company donated over $10,000.00 in Swarovski crystal jewelry, figurines, and cash contributions. This past 2007, Annaleece more than tripled that... more »

Yankee Candle Opens in Florida, Offers Free Shipping

Yankee Candle is probably one of the most popular brands for home decorating scent candles. The people who run the Boone Docks Gift Shop in Sebastian, Florida have opened a new store that promises honesty... more »

Boston Gift Show to Deliver Fresh Resources Through First-Time Exhibitors

White Plains, NY - The Boston Gift Show returns to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), April 5-8, 2008, with a strong lineup of companies never before seen at this market. Demonstrating the continued... more »

Q&A at The Country Store

Beverly - Linda Kraus spent 25 years managing a taxi company in Beverly. Diane Soper spent the last couple of years as one of her drivers.Now they're co-owners of The Country Store, a gift shop... more »

Japanese Group XCIDIA Plans US Debut at San Francisco International Gift Fair

White Plains, NY - XCIDIA, a Japanese group featuring contemporary innovative product, will make its US tradeshow debut at the San Francisco International Gift Fair, January 26-29, 2008. The group's participation will expand the Fair's... more »

NRF Forecast 3.5% Growth in Retail Sales for 2008

New York City - The National Retail Federation released its 2008 economic forecast today, predicting that retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 3.5 percent from last year. According to... more »

Department 56 Abuzz with Changes

Every one is talking about the changes at Department 56.Department 56 has ten showroom locations conveniently located at each of the major gift shows and has recently announced 2008 programs and product introductions that differentiate... more »

U.S. Retail Sales Growth May Slow to 3.5% in 2008

(Bloomberg) -- Sales at U.S. retailers may increase at the slowest pace in six years in 2008, an industry retail group predicted, as cash-strapped consumers reduce spending on jewelry and electronics.Sales might increase 3.5 percent... more »