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‘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 »

Henrico store Tweed looks to build on strong identity

Whenever Ava Deal needs an engagement gift, she knows exactly what to buy: Mariposa cocktail napkin holders from Tweed. Deal started shopping at the store when it opened in The Shoppes at Westgate in 2004.... more »

Atlanta Apparel August 2010 Dates Confirmed

Atlanta Apparel Market, the largest apparel market on the east coast—featuring men's, women's, children's, shoes, accessories and the Nation's Largest Prom Market, confirms August 2010 dates. August 2010 Atlanta Apparel Market dates are: Permanent Showrooms:... more »

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Offers Innovative and Distinct Products with the Beckman’s Handcrafted Show

Chicago, IL – This January, The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is excited to offer an expanded Beckman's™ Handcrafted Show, with new to market exhibitors as well as popular high profile returning exhibitors.Designed as a... more »

Another upside surprise may be in store for U.S. retailers

New York, NY - Having already registered two straight months of better-than-expected sales, U.S. retailers' October results may top the mark again and lead some to raise their profit outlooks heading into the industry's crucial... more »

Retailers preparing for Christmas

Destin — With Halloween over, retailers are gearing up for their busiest time of the year with the fast approaching holiday season.With the national economy just beginning a slow recovery, many retailers are hoping for... more »

Jellybean Introduces Babybean in 2010

Jellybean™ brand accent rugs are one of the top selling accent rug lines in the marketplace today, and building on that success, Home Comfort, Inc. will launch their new brand Babybean™ at the winter markets... more »