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Aurora World, Inc. Files Lawsuit Targeting Beanie Baby Maker Ty, Inc.

Pico Rivera, CA. – Aurora World, Inc., one of the world's leading plush toy and gift manufacturers, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Ty, Inc. for copyright infringement and... more »

C.R. Gibson and Carter’s Team Up to Bring New Licensed Photo, Memory and Gift Products to the Specialty Baby Market

Nashville, Tenn. — C.R. Gibson and Carter's, America's #1 children's brand, team up to bring three new collections of photo, memory and gift products set to debut at select winter markets, including Atlanta AmericasMart, Dallas... more »

Gift shop owners rely on personal service, unique items

Gulfport, MS - Big name retailers enjoyed a "respectable weekend" of holiday shopping. National sales numbers show large retailers like Walmart and Target stayed busy with plenty of bargain hunters.But what about the much smaller,... more »

Mason & Madison honored as one of top retailers in the state

Middleton, MA - The Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) has named Mason & Madison of Middleton as one of the state's top retailers, honoring them with the Rookie of the Year award.RAM announced the winners... more »

Retailers Using Gift Cards to Incentivize Sales

By the time you read this, Black Friday — the name conjures up anything but rosy profits — will have come and gone and retailers will have a better indication of 2009 holiday sales momentum.Whatever... more »

Cyber Monday shoppers: 4 million per minute

New York, NY -- Not satisfied with your holiday weekend shopping? Don't worry, it's Cyber Monday.It is the day that e-tailers will furiously push big discounts, free gift cards, free shipping and any other gimmick... more »

Handmade at NYIGF Accepts Artisans from Around the World

White Plains, NY - Nearly 40 new craftspeople – from seven countries and 16 states – have been accepted to exhibit in the highly-selective juried Handmade® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). The... more »

West Coast Buyers Find Unique Trends and Products During the California Gift Show

Los Angeles, CA – The California Gift Show is the spot to shop the most prominent lines in the gift industry this January, Tuesday, January 12-Monday, January 18, 2010. The California Gift Show hosts a... more »

Midwest-CBK President Frederic Contino Appointed to Gift and Home Trade Association Board of Directors

Cannon Falls, MN - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) appointed to its board of directors Frederic Contino, President of Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle in home... more »

Cyber Monday: Hope for disappointed stores

New York, NY -- The good news for merchants is that more Americans this year turned out to bag Thanksgiving weekend deals than last year. The bad news, however, is that shoppers on average spent... more »