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C.R. Gibson Celebrates 140 Years of Memory Making and Preservation

Nashville, TN — C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of fine gifts commemorating life's celebrations, observes its own milestone this spring: 140 years of making and preserving memories throughout the generations. From simple beginnings as a... more »

ASD Las Vegas Reports Significant Increase in Attendance

Los Angeles, CA - Over 2,400 exhibitors displayed hundreds of thousands of products across 100 categories including Gift, Jewelry, Style & Beauty and Value & Variety at the Sands Expo Center and Las Vegas Convention... more »

Outside Investors May Drive Area Retail Sales

Atlanta - The local retail sector presents opportunities for investors, especially those from outside Georgia and, for that matter, the US. Continued declines in job and population growth, along with weak consumer sentiment, will likely... more »

Despite bankruptcy, gift shop owner vows to repay

A downtown McCook gift shop has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its owner assured Red Willow County commissioners Monday morning that she intends to repay her loan from the county. Betty Kenner, owner of Accents... more »

Patrick Attacks Baker On Insurance Costs

Boston - Gov. Deval Patrick launched his toughest attack on his Republican opponent on Wednesday, accusing Charlie Baker, former president of Harvard Pilgrim Health, for not doing more to keep health care costs down. The... more »

Charisma assembles high profile industry doll professionals to raise money for the children of Haiti

Charisma Brands LLC -- an Irvine, California-based designer, developer, and marketer of award-winning dolls – launches two unique fine-porcelain collectible art dolls, "Help for Haiti". Brother and Sister, "Emmanuel and Johanna" have been sculpted and... more »

Maryland Match Corporation Excited About Their New Venture with GIFT SHOP Magazine

Baltimore, MD — Maryland Match Corp. is looking forward to a new association with the gift industry and Gift Shop Magazine. Founded in 1935, Maryland Match Corp. has been the source for custom-imprinted, private label... more »

Scenery Hill shops, with five new entries, plan 2010 grand opening on March 20

Scenery Hill - The five shop owners who gathered in Annette Hareras' "Everything But the Cat" store in Scenery Hill on Thursday morning represented the newest entries on the block of a village that's been... more »

RUSS Unveils Exciting Barbie Pet Plush Collection

RUSS proudly introduces Barbie™ doll's Pets featuring three of her favorites in loveable, huggable plush that is sure to delight little girls. Licensed from Mattel, Inc. under the APPLAUSE® brand by RUSS, Barbie® remains the... more »

National Stationery Show Pre-Show Report

The full spectrum of the social stationery industry will convene at the 64th annual National Stationery Show® (NSS), taking place May 16-19, 2010, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Hundreds of new... more »