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OneCoast Launches Industry’s First eShow

OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home décor, gift and collegiate products, announced that it will launch the industry's first multi-line virtual show, called... more »

NYIGF Features Extensive Selection of New Resources

White Plains, NY — Access to more than 400 new gift, home and lifestyle suppliers, coupled with an unparalleled breadth and depth of sophisticated and fashion-forward resources, will draw savvy buyers to the 157th semi-annual edition... more »

Gallerist Educates on the True Value of Art at Las Vegas Design Center ‘First Friday’ Event May 1

Las Vegas — Did you know that art can routinely outperform real estate, the stock market and other traditional forms of investment? That will be the focus of Naomi Arin of Naomi Arin Contemporary Art,... more »

In Earth Day Tie-In, Beauty Retailer Offers Virtual Gift on Facebook

Sephora launched a Facebook campaign tied to Earth Day.The beauty products retailer is offering a virtual gift called the Sephora Pretty Planet Shopper. The virtual tote bag can be sent from one Facebook friend to... more »

Mother, daughter blend experience, love for animals into business

For years, Teri Hoppe and her daughter, Kim Fickel have talked about opening their own business together.Using their previous business experience and their love for animals, the duo made this a reality in launching Hearth... more »

Quilted Treasures: Huntington quilt shop owner at the heart of the business

At Quilted Treasures gifts come from the heart and Michelle Anderson is the heart of the business. She is the owner/employee in this quilt shop located at 185 North and 100 West in Huntington. Anderson... more »

Suhm fun at new Birmingham gift store

Every so often, you find a store that is so comfortable and interesting, you want to visit it over and over and over. That's the deal with Suhm-Thing, a new shop in downtown Birmingham. It's... more »

Woman’s snacks gain popularity

Covington - Marilyn Baker's life changed for good in 2004.That was the year her beloved Sheltie dog, a 12-year-old pooch named Yankee Doodle, died. As a speech language pathologist, Yankee Doodle would accompany Baker to... more »

Glass beads are works of beauty, whimsy and wonder

Dozens of unique, colorful glass beads shimmer in the sun's rays at Kimberley Adams' new Flat Rock business, Transformation Glass.A long pink bead with shiny sparkles and a blue design with white stars is especially... more »

‘Pride of New England’ West Gloucester gift shop makes its regional mark

Local business owner Pauline Bresnahan can officially be called the "Pride of New England."Bresnahan's business, Pauline's Gifts, has been designated one of the best gift shops in New England, after receiving the Boston Gift Show's... more »