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Four new products exhibited during ABC Kids Expo

Las Vegas, USA – Bloom, the award-winning, global innovator of European-inspired baby gear and furniture, announced their foray into the US market during ABC 2007 in Las Vegas. Since launching in major European markets in... more »

Enesco announces strategic licensing agreement

Itasca, Ill. –– Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden décor industries, today announced the signing of a licensing agreement with artist Michael Macone. Based in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Macone has... more »

Zutano to Support 
Global Action for Children Organization

CABOT, VT -- Announcing the arrival of its most charming as well as most impactful line to date; Zutano, the preeminent designer of children's clothing, is ecstatic to have embarked upon its largest aid effort... more »

Engage Environments announces new era in bedding

(Las Vegas, NV) – A new wave in interior design that bridges the gap of trendy and austere has been realized. Engage Environments, the first player in the industry to identify a market need –... more »

Palm Harbor Gift Boutique Benefits Local Nonprofit Agency

Palm Harbor - Whatever you do don't call the gift shop in the former Senior Center building in downtown Palm Harbor a thrift store. That's because visitors to the Shoppe Around the Corner are surprised... more »

Germophobe develops hanger for purses

Peek inside Oprah's purse and you'll find her BlackBerry, a makeup bag given to her by interior designer Nate Berkus, contact lens cleaning fluid, sunglasses (in black and brown), reading glasses, $14 cash in her... more »

Shoppers are changing their buying habits

If they need it, they will come – but they're spending less.That's the shopper cadence major retail chains have seen this back-to-school season. After spending economic stimulus checks in early summer, shoppers delayed any further... more »

Gift shop goes global — on the Web

Staten Island, NY -- During a recent visit to Checkerbells in West Brighton, I happened upon the gift shop's owner planning to re-decorate the storefront display window for autumn. Laura Walsh would soon be featuring... more »

Home Textiles Market Week defies challenging economy



WHITE PLAINS, NY ... Solid and consistent order-writing by retailers unified the Summer 2008 Home Textiles Market Week across New York with an unexpected level of energy, despite current economic realities. The semi-annual market for... more »

New Creative Enterprises Earns Honorable Award for Showroom Display

Milford, OH -- New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, was recently awarded an AmericasMart Atlanta's Best of Show Award for its outstanding display of the... more »