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Specialty stores get holiday gift: Sales aren’t that bad

Christmas is a big deal for Lin Hanzelko, who owns a specialty toy shop in Lake Mary. But this year, she stocked fewer items at her store, Timmy's Toy Chest, not knowing if the jittery... more »

Chalkboard China Holiday Trunk Show

Dallas, TX — Chalkboard China, a new product line designed by Candace Neff Randolph and the creative design team at Cooper & Brinkley's will be featured at a holiday trunk show in Snider Plaza, Dallas,... more »

Ganz World Premiers… Only Here: Americasmart January 2009

Atlanta — The newest much-anticipated collection from one of the world's most experienced and largest gift, collectible and home décor manufacturers makes its exclusive debut in January 2009 at AmericasMart Atlanta, when GANZ unveils its... more »

Peking Handicraft Debuts New Licensed Designs by Trina Turk

(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces Trina Turk Residential, a new licensed textile collection featuring the signature clothing prints... more »

Greater awareness of how we live and consume – Talents bring value to the table

Eating is a basic human need, just like drinking and sleeping, but the tabletop has always mirrored social values, which the young design avant-garde are rediscovering. Participants in the Talents sponsorship programme for young designers... more »

Deb & Co. Celebrates Its 30th “Birthday” with New Product Line

Buena Vista, VA - Entering the New Year, Deb & Co. celebrates a milestone anniversary -- 30 exciting years of artistic creation -- with its new line of party-themed ornaments, the Party Collection! Crafted by... more »

All Roads Lead to “Northwest Directions” at Seattle Gift Show

Seattle, Washington — It's North-by-Northwest to Seattle, one of the country's most magnetic cities and home to the Northwest Directions division of the Seattle Gift Show (seattlegift.com). This spectacular showcase of product is a major... more »

Analysts Expect More Discounts as Christmas Nears

Milwaukee (AP) -- The clock is winding down on what could be one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in decades and recession-hit shoppers are finally starting to feel some pressure to spend.But toy stores,... more »

Blissliving Home and Chesapeake Bay Candle Announce Showroom Opening
Showroom at Las Vegas World Market Center to Open on February 9, 2009

Rockville, MD (December 15, 2008) – Interior lifestyle brand Blissliving Home and candle- and home fragrance brand Chesapeake Bay Candle have joined forces and announce the opening of a showroom in the Las Vegas World... more »

February Las Vegas Market Attendees Will Discover Extensive, New Resources within WMCLV’s Building B

Las Vegas — Retailers and interior designers looking to maximize their experience at 2009 Winter Las Vegas Market, February 9 – 13, will find the latest and greatest conveniently located under one roof—Building B at... more »