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“HOT” Gifts for Christmas

Chico Chihuahua is seeking distributors to its new line of "hot" gifts this Christmas.The popular Mexican Internet Cartoon Character Chico Chihuahua, launched last year in English and Spanish with animated e-cards, daily comics and more,... more »

Trio open shop in one building

Three longtime local businesses are sprouting new growth under one roof.The Centre South shopping center on Silver Bluff Road has taken on a new look as two longtime businesses converge under one roof with the... more »

Retail sales jump 2.7% in August on widespread gains

Washington -- U.S. retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% in August, the biggest increase in more than three years, boosted by government subsidies for cars, higher gas prices and busy crowds at the malls,... more »

The Douglas Kennels are Bursting with Dogs!

Keene, NH — New Hampshire-based lifestyle gift and plush toy maker Douglas Company is arguably best known for their classic breed-specific dogs with real life looks. Each year the dog kennels continue to expand.In 2009... more »

Cherry Four a Stylin’ Pitstop for All Colour-Loving Kids

Finding a kid-and-baby store with products that appeal to everyone, including people with no offspring of their own, can be a daunting task.At Cherry Four Junior Home, however, parents will have as much fun shopping... more »

Franz Collection Debuts Summer 2009 Product Introductions

San Francisco, CA – Franz Porcelain, a world-renowned manufacturer of luxury porcelain designs, continues to build upon its established repertoire with its latest summer 2009 product introductions, comprised of more than 50 new products. The... more »

Bellevue residents say shopping locally can work

Bellevue residents want to eat and shop in the neighborhood, and for many merchants it's a successful combination.Alan Reeves, a Bellevue resident and owner of Mouse Calls Computer Services on Old Harding Pike, has been... more »

Moms Holiday Shopping Plans Previewed

Chicago -- All eyes are on moms this holiday season to see how much they will buy and what will it mean for the U.S. economic recovery. The Marketing to Moms Coalition, a nonprofit industry... more »

Company Statement from GHS & IHA

The International Housewares Association and GLM have agreed to jointly reach out to the housewares industry to obtain our constituents' input on the needs of our industry.The first phase of our joint survey work will... more »

Excellence in Product, Display Honored at Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market, The Atlanta Gourmet Market

Atlanta, Georgia—AmericasMart Atlanta celebrated the best of the gift and gourmet industry during the September 12-14, 2009, Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings MarketSM and the Atlanta Gourmet Market®. The September Market—the last order-writing Market... more »