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GHTA hosts sold out sales training events spurred by sponsorships


(Grand Rapids, Mich.) - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, continues to host successful education seminars, with many thanks to market center sponsorships. The sponsorships, which allow individuals... more »

Gift and Home Trade Association goes “high tech” with networking

(Grand Rapids, Mich.) -- The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, is taking networking to the next level with a new initiative --- MeetMaker, a speed networking tool. The... more »

Barry Dixon Designs for Living exclusively at Atlanta Gift Mart

(ATLANTA) - Celebrated designer Barry Dixon unveils his exclusive new area rug designs with Megerian Oriental Rugs in the landmark presentation Barry Dixon Designs For Living , a signature area rug and home furnishings collection... more »

Blogs Influence Purchases More than Social Networks

The number of those who read blogs at least once a month has grown 300% in the past four years, and what they read strongly influences their purchase decisions, playing a key role in ushering... more »

Shoppers To Spend 1.9% More This Holiday, Compare Prices on Internet

US consumers plan to spend, on average, $832.36 on holiday-related shopping, up only 1.9% over last year's $816.69, according to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, reports... more »

Holiday towns, Christmas, Holly, Frankenmuth, offer high-spirited shopping

Christmas, MI -- Whatever your holiday budget, you won't feel Scrooge-like for long when shopping in Michigan's most over-the-top holiday destinations.Just be prepared for the unexpected when exploring the towns of Christmas and Holly on... more »

Clothing store owner enjoys giving special attention to help customers look their best

AL — Clothing and gift store owner Candace Love takes pride in the appearance of her clients. She believes that customers of Bou Cou, located just off East Boulevard, want the special attention to their... more »

Picture Perfect becomes Canadian distributor for artisan studio

(Burbank, CA) – artisan studio Collection - a leading designer and crafter of stylish, high-quality and affordable multi-dimensional metal sculptures - is pleased to announce the finalization of a Canadian distribution agreement with Toronto-based Picture... more »

GANZ Contracts With Brandwise For SalesOptimizer

(Toronto, Canada) – GANZ, a manufacturer well known for their giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles, finishing touches for the home and loveable plush animals including the popular Webkinz interactive stuffed animals, announced it has contracted... more »

Boston Gift Show returns in March

(ATLANTA, GA) - Now managed by Urban Expositions, the Boston Gift Show returns March 28-31, 2009 to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center with a fresh, new energy, an expanded product selection, as well as... more »