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Portsmouth’s LeClub Boutique seeks ‘retail roommate’

Portsmouth — For 22 years, LeClub Boutique and Choozy Shoes have been retail roommates. They have shared three locations, including the current one at Vaughan Mall.But that ended with the closure of Choozy Shoes."It's like... more »

Hannon Group to Introduce New BBQ Set, Wine Totes and Expanded Lunch Bag Line at the International Home and Housewares Show

Burlington, WI – TODCO™ will be introducing a new barbeque set, a new line of recyclable wine tote bags and a new and expanded line of Sachi™ Fashion Insulated lunch bags at the International Home... more »

Six Companies Win EXTRACTS Best New Product Awards

NYC — A panel of trade and consumer editors bestowed EX•TRACTS® Best New Product Awards to six exhibitors in EX•TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with Joya taking "Best of Show" honors... more »

Five Companies Win Home Textiles Market Week “Best New Product” Awards

NYC — A panel of trade and consumer editors bestowed Home Textiles Market Week® "Best New Product Awards" to five companies, with Designers Guild named "Best of Market" for its Watelet Duvet. Home Textiles Market... more »

Midwest-CBK Announces Winners of 2009 “Show us your Sparkle” Independent Retail Display Contest

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, announces the winners of the company's third annual "Show Us Your Sparkle" in-store display contest for independent retailers. Midwest-CBK... more »

GreenSpace: Trio of businesses finds one home

By combining her three downtown Rochester businesses in one location, Renee Kolle is aiming to bring greater visibility to the handmade goods, high-quality wigs and skin care products that she sells.Her expanded shop opened Monday... more »

Sales of high-end, trendy gifts rise despite downturn

High-end kitsch and trendy gift items, like monogrammed notepads and crafty bejeweled designer knickknacks, are selling big, despite a sagging economy.Worldwide from New England to Europe, sales of luxury gifty-stuff rose nearly 30 percent during... more »

Her niche is a jewel

A sparkling red rock encircles Amy Montminy's finger – a replica of a wedding gift given to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis from Aristotle Onassis. Montminy snagged the ring from Filthy Rich, her jewelry shop in Boston's... more »

Major Reorganization of NYIGF Planned for 2013

NYC - "Focus Forward NYIGF 2013," a strategic reorganization of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), comprising a series of considered changes to product categories and layout, was announced today by GLM. These changes,... more »

Five Companies Win Accent on Design Awards at NYIGF

NYC — Five Accent on Design® exhibitors were recognized today for design excellence, with awards for product design, overall excellence, best collection and best new designer, presented to companies from the United States, England and... more »