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Peking Handicraft Showcases Fresh New Flora and Fauna Textile Designs

San Francisco, Calif. -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, enhances its collection of aprons and kitchen towels with new patterns by Valori Wells.... more »

Robust Event, Education Lineup Primed for July Market

Atlanta, GA — The July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta International Area Rug Market are two of the industry's largest resources, highlighted by the breadth and scope of product offered in... more »

7 W Brings Pop-Up Shop Know-How to the Table

New York - Founder and CEO of PopUpInsider Christina Norsig has chosen 7 W New York® for the kick-off of her ground-breaking new series, Pop-Up Shop 101 at the upcoming Gift & Home Textiles Market... more »

Russ Berrie Signs Multi Year Lease with World Market Center Las Vegas

San Diego, CA—Already acclaimed as the largest, fastest-growing new home furnishings trade complex in the world, World Market Center Las Vegas is the newest showcase for Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. RUSS, a leader in... more »

The florists’ supplies area at Christmasworld 2011 will be even bigger, more colourful and more attractive

Florists' supplies will be making a splash at Christmasworld from 28 January to 1 February 2011. For the first time, the product display area for the leading international fair for the festive decoration sector will... more »

Boardwalk businesses see holiday boom

Myrtle Beach, SC - Businesses along the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach say they've seen a boom this July 4th weekend as tourists and residents packed the shops and restaurants on the oceanfront.The boardwalk was filled... more »

Pax Country Cupboard and Hardware continues the legacy of Buck’s Store

Pax, WV — Long before shoppers entered Buck's Store, they had a hint of its owner's wry sense of humor. A sign above the crude wooden bench where Bucky Meredith and other men from the... more »

Off the Rack: The summer slump

Fayetteville, N.C. — Is anybody actually reading this today, or are you all at the beach?Dean Ogan, a partner in The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery, told me a couple of years ago that if... more »

Local toy shop makes the grade

Vancouver, BC — Two decades in operation, a recent business award and more room to play – Vernon Teach and Learn are acing the test on Business 101.Owned by Lynella and Trevor Henke, Teach and... more »

Vera Bradley Files For $175 Mln IPO

Vera Bradley, Inc. plans to go public through an initial public offering of up to $175 million of its common stock. Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Vera Bradley, which was founded in 1982 by two friends, Barbara... more »