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Gift Baskets Still a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

Paterson, New Jersey — In 2008, the U.S. gift basket industry reached $3.3 billion in sales, according to a new study conducted by Sweet Survival, gift basket industry consultants."This valuation confirms the industry's perseverance as... more »

Shop focuses on sport, ignores controversy: Surf gear’s up

Tuckerton — Cheater 5's Skate & Surf Hut sells everything from skateboards to surfboards, sport accessories to clothing for men, women, children and babies."We decided to open a shop in Tuckerton because we saw so... more »

Elk Creek Vineyard and Kentucky Proud Products to be Showcased in New Downtown Location

Lexington, KY – Elk Creek Vineyards, Kentucky's largest winery, will launch The Kentucky Proud Market in the Lexington Center it was announced today by Elk Creek Vineyards proprietor Curtis Sigretto and Bill Owen, Lexington Center... more »

Gift Fair Offers Something For Everyone

The International Gift Fair is back in town, offering up ideas for every taste and style. NY1's Jill Scott filed the following report. Lamps, frames and decor galore -- the New York International Gift Fair... more »

Best New Product Award Winners Announced at Ex-Tracts

NY, NY — Winners of the EX·TRACTS® Best New Product Awards were announced today at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with Voluspa receiving the "Best of Show" awards for its James Boyce Collection... more »

Midwest Announces Winners of 2008 “Show Us Your Sparkle” Independent Retail Display Contest

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents and premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, announces the winners of the company's second annual... more »

Economic woes? Not in the world of fancy foods

Not deterred by the forecast of continued economic woes, more than 16,000 buyers jammed San Francisco's Moscone Center last week to try new food products and investigate trends promoted by optimistic producers from three dozen... more »

NRF: Retail sales to drop 0.5 percent in 2009

Washington--Retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, are expected to decrease 0.5 percent compared with 2008, as consumers continue to shift their spending priorities, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2008 economic... more »

Mardi Gras store opens for season, sells gifts the rest of the year

Joe Elliott has no excuse not to be the best dressed at Southeast Texas' annual Mardi Gras events. Elliott is the co-owner of Elliott's Mardi Gras Outlet - which is known simply as Elliott's for... more »

The wealthy turn stealthy as economy weakens

Beverly Hills, CA — Throwing your money around is so pre-recession. As the economy weakens, the wealthy and the businesses that cater to them say it's more common — even chic — to scale back... more »