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Luxury Consumers Spent More Buying Luxuries in the Second Quarter, but Consumer Confidence Wavered

Stevens, PA — Affluent consumers went on a spending spree for luxuries in the second quarter 2007. The typical luxury consumer spent $15,283 buying luxury goods and services during the second quarter, 9 percent more... more »

Couple’s shoe is made specially for toddler set

When Kim and Brian Gross picked up their 1-year-old daughter Riley from day care, she was often barefoot -- even in the winter.Because the child's shoes were hard-soled, the day care workers took them off... more »

Boston Gift Show Experiences Surge in First-Time Exhibitors

White Plains, NY - The Boston Gift Show will deliver fresh resources to retailers this September, as more than 60 companies make their debut at the September 15-18, 2007, edition taking place at the Boston... more »

Wilton Armetale Goes to the Dogs at the NY International Gift Show

Mount Joy, PA - Celebrate the dog days of summer with Wilton Armetale's pet-themed picture frames, featured products of the Wilton Home Collection on display at the New York International Gift Show, Javits booth number... more »

Mud Pie Debuts New Additions to Its Popular EiEiO Collection

July 2007 - Mud Pie's Popular EiEiO collection received even more accolades, when Bachelorette star, Trista Sutter received the three-piece Cow Clothing Set as a baby gift. As featured in US Weekly's July 9, 2007... more »

Adora Offers Sneak Peak of 2008 Doll Line

Edison, NJ - Award-winning doll manufacturer, Adora, Inc., will be traveling across the country in July and August to obtain consumer feedback on its 2008 product line. The public is invited to see a sneak... more »

Prattville’s Polka Dot Zebra thrives

Sonya Tatum said she and Brandy Wohlers were looking for a catchy and creative name for their business when they started compiling a list of possibilities. They succeeded when they came up with Polka Dot... more »

Unique New Lenox store shares one-of-a-kind gifts

When it comes to gift stores, Petals & Twigs used to be the best kept secret in New Lenox."Now the secret is out. Everyone's heard of it," manager Jan Nemeth said.Nemeth credited the increased awareness... more »

Online Popularity Contest Next in Barbie-Bratz Brawl

Barbie and her rivals, the Bratz, have taken their long-running fight for playground supremacy off to an important new venue: MySpace-like social-networking sites.Mattel Inc.'s Barbie has been under attack for six years from MGA Entertainment... more »

Gift shop delves into the Victorian; Hand of Man finds niche in Christmas decorations

Oswego -- The Hand of Man gift shop on Owego's historic Front Street found itself in a real pickle last year.Widely known for its enormous, year-round selection of colorful and unique Christmas ornaments, the shop... more »