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Kites Scramble Squares Puzzle Wins Learning Magazine 2010 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family

Redondo Beach, CA - b. dazzle, inc. of Redondo Beach, California, has announced that its Kites Scramble Squares® 9-Piece Puzzle is a winner of the 2010 Learning Magazine Teachers' ChoiceSM Award for the Family. Learning... more »

Analysts: retailers pushing holiday discounts

New York — Mall traffic rose this past weekend as retailers increased their use of promotions to attract cash-strapped shoppers looking for holiday bargains, an analyst said Monday.Wedbush analyst Mark Benson said there was an... more »

Byers’ Choice Ltd. Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Buy American

Bucks County, Pa. — With consumers keeping a closer eye on their wallets this holiday season, many will be especially choosy about the products on which to spend their hard-earned money. After a difficult 2009,... more »

Aurora Names Nearly Famous Enterprises Inc. as Exclusive Canadian Distributor

Pico Rivera, CA. – Award-winning plush toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World, Inc. today named Nearly Famous Enterprises Inc. as its exclusive Canadian distributor, effective immediately. Aurora's lines feature thousands of products catering to just... more »

Gift shops say Christmas sales are strong

Christmas shoppers have less than two weeks to find the perfect gifts for friends and family, and several north country gift stores said they've had a strong holiday season so far."We had a really busy... more »

Double your impact: Shop local and buy local products

There has been much buzz about the loss of 159,00 manufacturing jobs in Michigan lately.This made Think Local First wonder, what is still being produced locally?We knew the answer was a fair amount, but even... more »

Holiday shopping a critical draw for Jackson artists

Everyone knows the holiday season is crucial for retailers. Last year, November and December represented 18.5 percent of the industry's total annual sales, according to the National Retail Federation.Retailers aren't the only ones hoping that... more »

Thriving small businesses still struggling to get loans

Washington (CNN) -- Andy Shallal's small business is a rare success in a sea of hard-luck stories. The owner of several popular bookstore cafes, called "Busboys and Poets" in the Washington area, Shallal said his... more »

Hospital gift shops offer feel-good shopping

There's the mall. The Internet. And the great little shops you'll find everywhere from Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo to Main Street in your town.But there's one alternative this Christmas season you probably haven't considered: hospital... more »

NYIGF Partners with Day Spa Association to Offer Spa Professionals Special Benefits at Ex-Tracts

White Plains, NY - Through a continued partnership with the Day Spa Association, spa professionals will receive a series of exclusive benefits at EX·TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), exhibitors will qualify... more »