The January 2011 California Gift Show Is Marked by Significant Growth, Strong Sales and A-Buzz With Activity

Los Angeles, CA - The January California Gift Show® saw significant growth with more than 20,000 buyers attending the show, over 230 new exhibitors and 20 new/relocated/expanded permanent showrooms opening in time for the winter... more »

Greeting Card Association Debuts New Logo

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has introduced a new logo featuring updated graphics and fashion-forward colors. The redesigned logo incorporates a bright-green envelope from which a rich-purple card and stars rise out. Beneath the envelope,... more »

Imagine That! Opens Multi-Line Showroom in World Market Center Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV - Denver-based Imagine That! is opening a 13,000-square-foot showroom at World Market Center Las Vegas in May. The gift-centric sales firm represents more than 40 lines, including gift, gourmet, fashion accessories and... more »

22nd Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry, announced the winners of the 22nd annual ARTS Awards... more »

Woodstock Chimes® Adds Multiple Instruments to its Music Collection

Shokan, NY - Woodstock Chimes®, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of premium musical gifts, introduces 11 new items to its renowned Woodstock Music Collection®, an assortment of nearly 100 musical instruments for children of... more »

This Sunday: Gift for Life’s annual Party for Life in NYC

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, today announced the exciting details of its winter 2011 national fundraising event and 19th anniversary party. Gift for Life's Party for Life,... more »

North downtown is building character

More than 30 new businesses have popped up in Omaha's north downtown since the Qwest Center Omaha signaled the area's growth potential. There's room for dozens more, and there's the rub: It's a 60-square-block area... more »

Lejeune resident builds business on ‘art that sets you apart’

When it comes to creating unique and fashionable jewelry and accessories, the Club Creative Studio owner believes in developing "art that sets you apart."It's the motto that Veronica Campos-Hallstrom strives to live up to since... more »

CHA Partners With Charities to Benefit L.A. School Children

Elmwood Park, NJ - The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is proud to announce they are partnering with two world-class kids organizations, Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) and LA's BEST, to benefit school children during... more »

Quilt-shop owner finds her common thread

Happiness is quilting for Laura Kay Houser.In times of joy and sadness, on airplanes and in waiting rooms, the McKinney quilt-shop owner says sewing and handwork have been her common thread in keeping a balance."One... more »