Fab Finds Spring 2011

bee well wishes Made for people recuperating from serious illness and/or treatment. Clothes have generous fit and made with soft materials. Come in a bright orange box, wrapped in tissue with a signature sticker, short... more »

Best Sellers in Portland, Oregon

Ecru Modern StationerPrecious and small, Ecru Modern Stationer is a gem in Portland's Pearl District—an area known for housing some of the city's most upscale stores and restaurants.The store's owner LeAnn Dolan has taken years... more »

Hospital Gift Shops: The Right Retail Prescription

Hospital ShopsThe Gift Shop at Evergreen Hospital located: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center City, State: Kirkland, WA Shop manager: Tim Herlich Area (size) of gift shop: 1,700 square feet Vivo Health Marketplace Hospital located: North Shore... more »

The Write Displays

Stationery displays can't simply be papered over. You need fresh ideas to create displays that are vibrant and cross-merchandised effectively. Here are some strategies that help. This table/wall combination display has all the right elements.... more »

C & F Enterprises Launches New Web Site

35th anniversary, C & F Enterprises, a large textile design and global manufacturing house, has launched a new customer website with over forty new content sections. The site is bright, colorful, product-focused, and delivers both... more »

Ethical Gift Store For Ferring Proves A Hit

Offering a wealth of practical, ethically-sourced products is a formula which Justine Richardson hopes will be a winning one.And her new business, Mia Bella Casa, in Ocean Parade, Ferring, is certainly not short on eye-catching... more »

Seminars & Special Events Enhance The Gourmet Housewares Show At NYIGF

WHITE PLAINS, NY Educational seminars, industry social events and buyer promotions are all part of the value-added activities to be presented during the summer 2011 debut of the Gourmet Housewares Show® at the New York... more »

National Stationery Show And Kate’s Paperie Name ‘The Paper Runway’ Winner At NSS 2011

WHITE PLAINS, NY The National Stationery Show® (NSS) and Kate's Paperie have named LIM College students Alexis Michaelides and Margaret Carroll as winners in 'The Paper Runway' competition, for "Feather Fantasy". The paper fashion contest... more »

Freshfields Village Attracts New, Luxury Retailers

JOHNS ISLAND, SC --Freshfields Village, the sea islands shopping and dining destination located at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands, will add three, new upscale retailers in the coming weeks. Apparel companies J.... more »

Beans-n-Brushes Opens For Business

Entrepreneurs like Keith Thompson keep on getting more and more creative in consolidating more than one store theme. Beans-n-Brushes is Thompson's latest small business which includes lattes, pottery and gifts."We have combined three different business... more »