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Pictures and frames now part of the Giving and Living fairs

(Frankfurt, Germany) -- At the next Ambiente from Feb. 13-17 2009, exhibitors of pictures and frames will make their presentations as part of the Giving and Living fairs. With this step, the pictures and frames... more »

PMC welcomes By Design Accessories

(SEATTLE) – Pacific Market Center, the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms, By Design Accessories. The new showroom offers a... more »

Head: Sequim Bay Merchants, SNAP partner to offer holiday gift shop

With Thanksgiving here and gone, more and more people are putting up festive lights, decorations and trees. The holiday shopping season is in full force as the countdown for Christmas begins.This year, Sequim has a... more »

Local retailers report slow-to-steady sales

Local businesswoman Paulette Flicker has a David vs. Goliath approach to local retail - she's David while Goliath slashes prices, doesn't know your name and doesn't care."We're like the little guys watching the giants fight... more »

Gift givers get ‘crafty’ in tough economy

The gloomy economy has many families re-thinking their gift buying this Christmas.Local craft stores say, they're seeing more consumers come in and take the do-it-yourself approach.News 13 caught up with a few crafty gift givers... more »

Toy Industry Foundation Grants $400,000 and 50,000 Toys to My Stuff Bags Foundation

NEW YORK, NY – The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) announced a new, national partnership with My Stuff Bags Foundation, a charitable organization that provides new belongings and hope to children in crisis, especially those suffering... more »

Go Green Expo announces line-up for Los Angeles kick-off event

(Los Angeles, CA) – GO GREEN EXPO, presented by Perf Go Green, the nation's premiere eco-focused, interactive green-living showcase today announces a preview of Go Green Expo Los Angeles' nearly 200 exhibitors and speakers participating... more »

New Creative Partners with 12 Regional Sales Agencies


(Milford, OH) -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, announces its new partnership with 12 regional sales agencies. A recent national sales meeting brought the... more »

Interior Lifestyle China attracts over 8,000 visitors on four days

(FRANKFURT, Germany) -- The second edition of Interior Lifestyle China, attracted over 8,000 visitors at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, from 35 countries and regions. The top ten visiting domestic regions from China included Shanghai, Jiangsu,... more »

CHA 2009 summer show moves to Orlando

(ELMWOOD PARK, NJ) -- The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 CHA Summer Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida,... more »