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Couple who own 16 shops bringing back Independence Square

Kansas City — On the once-dreary Independence Square, Cindy McClain seldom stops.That's her against the old-brick backdrop, clutching a white iPhone and moving from place to place. From the dining rooms of Ophelia's to the Uptown... more »

Get Ready to Meet regreet

Minneapolis, MN – regreet is "hopping over" to the National Stationery Show, May 16-19 to showcase its greeting card re-use kits and a greeting card organizer. As the world's first kits to reuse greeting cards,... more »

Owners find right mix at Tea Garden Gifts

Georgia — Cathy Bland and Mike Willis' first business venture together was a lemonade stand they set up as youngsters in Aiken."That was the beginnings of our entrepreneurship and partnership," Willis said.After almost 35 years of... more »

Zak Ready for Release Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Spokane, WA – It's been more than 15 years since Buzz and Woody first jumped off the big screen and into the lives of children around the world in the classic Disney-Pixar computer-generated animated feature,... more »

Accent on Design Jury Accepts 30+ New Companies

White Plains, NY — From 220 applicants, some 30+ companies have been selected by jury to exhibit in the highly-selective Accent on Design® at the summer 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Other highlights... more »

Industry Veteran Mackey To Join Las Vegas Show Buyer Relations Team

Atlanta, GA — In response to the dramatic growth of its Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Urban Expositions has expanded its buyer relations team for the September 22-24,2010 edition with the appointment of... more »

THE GOOD BEAD’s innovation is driving strong growth!

Minnetonka, MN – Undeterred by the Great Recession, The Good Bead has seen tremendous growth. The company began its journey five years ago with a single bracelet created to help raise funds and awareness in... more »

More being spent on mothers this year

South Carolina — Mother's Day shoppers this year are still skipping the diamonds, but they're back to buying roses as consumers creak open their wallets. An economic recovery - while still weak - is giving... more »

Punch Studio Expands

Punch Studio, the leading stationery and gift manufacturer known for their beautiful trend-setting designs, has purchased a 41,000 square foot office building adjacent to their existing headquarters and warehouse facility in Culver City, California.

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Gamewright’s Forbidden Island Brings Home Mensa Gold

Newton, MA – For the past 16 years, producing award-winning family games has been the mission of leading game manufacturer Gamewright. Forbidden Island, a new family adventure game by renowned cooperative game designer Matt Leacock,... more »