New gift shops to celebrate grand opening

Everyone needs a little pink in their life, at least that's the motto Pink Polkadots owner Jennifer Jones lives by. Beginning today Wetumpka residents will be able to browse the merchandise as Pink Polkadots and... more »

NYIGF’S Personal Accessories Welcomes Influx of New Resources

White Plains, NY - A significant influx of new accessory resources, particularly handmade jewelry, will join the Personal Accessories division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) in winter 2011.  More than 40 new... more »

Amy Sedaris and Peter Shankman to be Special Guests at the Buyers Market

Baltimore, MD - Nationally recognized public relations entrepreneur and consultant Peter Shankman will share his insights for artists and retailers this February at the Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia.  A book signing with... more »

Owego Gift Shop Receives “Best Dressed Window” Award

If you've ever gone to New York's downtown Manhattan to shop before Christmas, you would know that window shopping takes on a whole new meaning during this festive season. Holiday window displays have long been... more »

Unique gifts on sale at Town Hall

This holiday season, the Flushing Council on Culture & the Arts (FCCA) is offering shoppers a chance to be sure that all of their gift choices are one of a kind.The FCCA will hold a... more »

Hartford-Themed Holiday Pop-Up Store Opens Downtown

The Hartford Store, a holiday pop-up shop downtown, is offering merchandise from dozens of area businesses and groups.The temporary store at 45 Pratt St., in the former Arts Council Welcome Center, stocks gifts, apparel and... more »

Fair trade stores growing in cachet in North Jersey

"This necklace," says Cynthia Thek, "is made of a reed that you find in Kenya."Every item in Fair World After All, an Englewood fair trade gift shop, has a story: handbags, bracelets, vases, gloves, chafing... more »

Salem shops share space, save on expenses

Salem, MA — Pam Jaynes, who owns a gift shop in Beverly, wasn't really looking to open a second store in Salem. But when she spotted a "for lease" sign in a storefront on cobblestoned... more »

AmericasMart Announces 2nd Annual ICON HONORS Awards, set for July 2011

Atlanta, GA — ICON HONORS marks its resounding 2010 inaugural triumph with a 2011 program newly created to celebrate superior achievement, contribution and innovation across the home and gift industry landscape. The Gift & Home Trade... more »

Candle Warmers Etc. Acquires Exclusive Rights to Patented Candle Warmer Fan Technology

Layton, Utah — Candle Warmers Etc., today announced an exclusive license agreement with Salt Lake City-based Pende Inc. Through the agreement, Candle Warmers Etc. receives access to Pende's patented candle warmer fan technology. In addition,... more »