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TheGiftCardCafe.com Introduces myPOS Service

San Diego, CA – TheGiftCardCafe.com, the leading provider of online gift certificates, today announced the launch of myPOS, a new option that enables retailers utilizing any point-of-sale system to integrate TheGiftCardCafe.com's online instant gift certificates... more »

The Little Merchant part of the community

Talking shop with Michele Buonocore, owner of The Little Merchant in Bonita Springs. The store sells children's clothing, accessories and toys."We are part of this community. We're not corporate," said Buonocore. "This is who we... more »

Gift and Home Trade Association Announces September Sales Training in New York

Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the gift and home industry's non-profit professional trade association, announces that it will host a two day sales training seminar, "Selling in the Gift... more »

Unique Product Introductions to Take Place at the 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show

White Plains, NY—Gourmet Housewares Show® exhibitors continue to impress as the 2009 show nears. Adding to all that is unique, a sampling of exhibitors explore avenues of gourmet products for children- the next generation of... more »

Home Furnishings Industry Leaders Launch Innovative, Multi-Channel Consumer Campaign

Las Vegas, NV — In an unprecedented initiative to unite and energize the $133 billion home furnishings industry, World Market Center Las Vegas, along with leading industry groups, is launching "Is it Home yet?" campaign. Designed... more »

Fest means cash for Marion retailers

Marion - One of Sherrie Haver's favorite times of the year is a month away.The Marion Popcorn Festival will fill city streets with downtown visitors Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, looking for elephant ears, stromboli,... more »

Focus On: Anna Lee’s Gifts & More

Valdosta, GA — Susan Bean made sure travelers at the Valdosta Regional Airport can take a souvenir from Valdosta or Georgia home to remember their time spent here.After nine years of running a gift shop... more »

Red Maple Gifts and Your Silver Spoon is a gift shop, caterer and more

While traveling on South Main Street in Petal, a sign with a large, red maple leaf stands out among the pine trees.Red Maple Gifts and Your Silver Spoon is a gift shop, caterer and event... more »

Wisconsin’s Mustard Museum on the move

Mount Horeb, Wis. — For the final time, people will gather here Saturday on two closed-off blocks of Main Street to celebrate National Mustard Day. There will be free hotdogs with mustard — there's a... more »

Leanin’ Tree offers puzzles and crafts to gift retailers through a new partnership with MasterPieces Puzzle Company

Boulder, Colo. — Leanin' Tree has partnered with MasterPieces Puzzle Co. as a non-stocking distributor to bring a broad line of puzzles, crafts and games to their greeting card and gift retailers. The new partnership... more »