Kevin Malkiewicz Named Vice President of AmericasMart Area Rugs

Kevin Malkiewicz has been named vice president of AmericasMart area rug leasing and sales with full responsibility for all area rug category management, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of... more »

Peking Handicraft Introduces a Variety of New Pillows by D.L. Rhein

Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, recently introduced its latest offerings by D.L. Rhein. The newest embroidered pillows are comprised of four different designs,... more »

Alice’s Flower Shop Merges With A Country Touch Gifts

Bethel, CT - Bethel residents Kathleen Menichelli and Kris Zajac feel flowers and gifts go well together. That's the main reason why they have recently merged their businesses—Alice's Flower Shop and A Country Touch Gifts—into... more »

Premier Opens New Pulp & Circumstance Store

Bermuda - Premier Paula Cox officially opened the new Pulp & Circumstance store in Washington Lane, praising owner Kristi Grayston for her significant contribution to Bermuda's retail sector and the economy.Ms Cox was on hand... more »

Kennewick Store Goes Chic for Kids

Kennewick, WA - You won't find Mickey Mouse characters on the clothing at Pipsqueaks. Instead, owner Lisa Steele stocks her tiny Kennewick children's boutique with what she describes as "shabby, chic, vintage-looking clothing." Steele's primary... more »

Christmasworld Trends 2012/13: Color is the Crucial Signal

With around six months still to go before the next Christmasworld from 27 to 31 January 2012, Messe Frankfurt has announced the new trends for the festive-decoration sector in 2012/13. Based on the current trends... more »

Summer Denver Gift Show Records an Increase in Retail Store Attendance

The recent semi-annual Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show, held August 25-30, posted a slight upswing in retail store attendance compared to a year ago. "Although the increase was small (3%), the... more »

Fair Trade Organization Holds Annual Cranbrook Sale

Cranbrook, BC - On September 16 and 17, volunteers will invest in the lives of artisans around the world by selling exquisite hand-crafted gifts and home décor.The Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Gift Sale, to... more »

New Gift Shop Gives

Amherst, NH - The grand opening of a new local gift shop next week will not only benefit the customers, but also organizations that help those in need.The Gift Shoppe at Salzburg Square will be... more »

(Chocolate) Bombs Away!

Windsor, ONT - After a chocolate truffle recipe bombed, Diana Poirier thought that was that until everyone enjoyed dropping them in their coffee.Her Coffee Bombs have been a hit ever since. They've boosted both the... more »