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GHTA Offers Free Trial Membership to Conference Attendees

(Grand Rapids, Mich.) - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, is pleased to offer a free trial membership, good through the end of 2008, to vendors, sales agencies,... more »

Top It Off Expands Its Line of Distinctive Footwear

(Boston, MA) – Top It Off announced today that it will include three new styles of flip flops in its spring 2009 product line.The wedge sole, first introduced in spring 2007, is back by popular... more »

There’s a new gift shop in town

Lu Lu O'Toole relaxes in her new store in Gig Harbor's Finholm neighborhood, surrounded by her favorite things. The store is hers from the ground up, from the name, lu lu o'toole, to each item... more »

When it’s tough the brave thrive

England — Running a business is in Mark Fletcher's blood. His mother owned a series of cafes and there is a long family tradition of running shops in the East End of London.So when Mark,... more »

The Norfolk boutique formerly known as Melange

Tucked into an off-center artery of Norfolk's historic Ghent business district sits éclectique Mélange .Everything about this boutique is off-center – in a Kimora-Lee-Simmons fabulosity way – from the spelling of the shop's name to... more »

Artists showcase work at Wade Creek House

Wade Creek House, a 14-member co-op of craftswomen and artisans, opened its doors one year ago this month, and the Estacada gift shop's owner, Becky McFarland, has invited the community to come see how they... more »

Meet Your Neighbor – Virginia Seales

Alabama — Virginia Seales says that she has always had a "passion for fashion," so it is really no surprise that she ended up owning her own clothing boutique, Uptown Girls. While she admits that... more »

Musical Jingle Bell Rock Skirt

OCEAN, NJ. -- The Jingle Bell Rock skirt is the latest addition to the Acting Out line of musical dress up.The holiday season would not be as joyous without the musical composition "Jingle Bell Rock"... more »

High IntenCity reveals Secret Surprise

FAIRLAWN, NJ - High IntenCity, leader in the Girls Accessory industry and always on the cusp of rising trends, launches a new line within the CHARM IT! brand, Secret Surprise Boxes. The trend of the... more »

Lana Fuchs Couture Debuts at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

LAS VEGAS – Lana Fuchs, CEO and designer of Lana Fuchs Couture will participate in the Mercedes-Benz 7thAnnual Fashion Week in Los Angeles, California. She is the first designer from Las Vegas to be featured... more »