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Bruce Hampton joins Prinz Ltd as VP National Sales

Northbrook, IL. – Gift Industry veteran Bruce Hampton has joined Prinz Ltd., headquartered in suburban Chicago, as vice president and national sales manager. In his new position, Hampton will work closely with Prinz Senior Vice... more »

The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done (in My Business Life)

I'm not sure why I'm telling this story, but here goes: When we moved into our new shop in 2002, we quadrupled our square footage. So I knew overhead expenses would be going up considerably.... more »

Dog Gone Smart Pet Products To Set Home Design Trends in ‘Green’ & ‘Clean’ at NYIGF

NYC & Wilton, CT — In an effort to capitalize on the ever expanding home goods and green products market, Dog Gone Smart Pet Products will launch the world's first-ever completely biodegradable* pet bed at... more »

New Stationery “Neighborhood” Debuts at Summer NYIGF

White Plains, NY — A new "neighborhood" of publishers and social stationery suppliers will debut at the summer 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), enabling buyers to quickly source and shop this popular product... more »

Think-a-lot Toys Expands Line with Themed Think-ets Collections

Boulder, CO – Lovers of all things Fairy will be swooning over Think-ets Fairy Collection, the latest travel game just released by Think-a-lot Toys. Contained in a bright pink pouch, fifteen adorable, tiny trinkets will... more »

Grass Roots Creations Introduces New FashionWorx Division

Holiday, FL – Grass Roots Creations, known for taking ordinary materials and using them in extraordinary ways, as in Beadworx, is excited to introduce their new division Fashionworx. The introductory collections of bags and jewelry... more »

African Dwarf Frogs Make for Top Fun

Myrtle Beach, SC — The Brothers Grimm may not have been the first to realize that frogs are a lot more than slimy swamp swimmers, but they were certainly the first to write about how... more »

Tea and Honey finds sweet 2nd location

Business sure has been sweet for the new tea and honey shop in Grand Central. After just one year on the scene, The Tea and Honey Store has decided to open its second outpost in... more »

Google’s economic impact in New England

Cambridge, MA — A click here, a click there, and soon you're talking big money.That was the message from Google.com Tuesday as top executives came to Pemberton Farms, a North Cambridge gourmet grocer and flower... more »

Collin Creek Mall in Plano recruiting home-grown tenants

Plano, TX – It's not easy being a 1980s-style traditional suburban mall in a region filled with trendier outdoor shopping centers.But Collin Creek Mall isn't giving up. The mall is helping local retailers grow while... more »