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New Christian gift store opens

With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, those in Calvert County shopping for appropriate Christian gifts won't have far to travel.God's Gifts, a nonprofit, volunteer-managed gift shop sponsored by St. John Vianney Roman Catholic... more »

U.S. November same-store sales seen rising 5-8 pct

Seattle, WA - The International Council of Shopping Centers said it expects November same-store sales to increase 5 percent to 8 percent, one of the more optimistic forecasts ahead of the holiday shopping season.The wide... more »

Seminars, Events and Promotions Enhance Home Textiles Market Week

White Plains, NY - Building on the success of the summer 2009 market, the winter 2010 Home Textiles Market Week® is offering a full slate of activities to complement product offerings at four locations throughout... more »

Attend holiday craft shows for unique, custom gifts

Grand Rapids -- You won't find these kiln-fired, needle-stitched, hand-painted products at the mall. For craft lovers, that's the fine-tipped point. Unique and customized wares that can be purchased -- and often personalized on the... more »

More consumers plan to shop on Black Friday-ICSC

San Francisco, CA - A higher number of consumers plan to go shopping on Black Friday this year, the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Some 16 percent... more »

Door-to-door chocolate a draw for early holiday shoppers in city

Bordentown City — Chocoholics beware — the downtown may be an irresistible source of temptation next week.That's because the Downtown Bordentown Association is kicking off the holiday season with a Chocolate Walk. From 5 to... more »

‘Bag Lady’ crochets tote bags out of used plastic

Karen Parrett is taking used plastic bags and turning them into — plastic bags.The rural Tonganoxie resident said she recycles plastic bags and crochets them together to make larger bags that can be used again... more »

AngelStar Unveils New Angel Visor Clips

Morgan Hill, CA -- AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored inspirational products and Worry Stones™, introduces new Inspiring Visor Clips. The new assortment features six elegant angel designs that... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta January 2010: The Market Maker

Atlanta, GA—The market that for more than half a century has made the home, rug, gift and apparel business run strong and solid sets the stage for 2010 with an unchallenged track record of show-stopping... more »

NYIGF Offers Eco-friendly E-Badge Promotion

White Plains, NY — Three lucky retailers each will win iPod Nanos, as part of a new "Go Green Giveaway" contest connected with the new eBadge offered for the winter 2010 New York International Gift... more »