2008 July Las Vegas Market Plays Host to the World

(LAS VEGAS) — Further broadening its global footprint, World Market Center Las Vegas will be host to 154 international exhibitors during its 2008 July Las Vegas Market, scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 1. These... more »

Dallas Market Center Announces 2009 Market Dates

DALLAS - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced market dates for 2009. The home décor and gift markets in 2009 will continue to be branded "Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets"... more »

Wedded Bliss: The First Ten makes worldwide debut at NSS

(Miami, Florida) - Wedded Bliss, The First Ten is the ultimate engagement, bridal shower, wedding, anniversary or Valentine's Day gift. This first-of-its kind couple's journal is used to document events and memories through the first... more »

Jewels Girls Love to Wear – Back-to-School Collection!

Fair Lawn, NJ — High IntenCity unveils a new Jewels Girls Love to Wear collection. The signature line of glass-beaded, Swarovski crystal memory wire choker and bracelet sets remain a favorite amongst little ladies and... more »

NSS ‘Operation Caring Connection’ yields 2.5 tons for US Troops

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Countless United States soldiers will soon find themselves with new communication tools, thanks in large part to a collection effort during the 2008 National Stationery Show (NSS). Operation Caring Connection, a... more »

High fuel costs helping small-town businesses, pinching distant malls

Thomasville, Ala. - Residents in once-sleepy Thomasville have started complaining about traffic jams on Route 43, which runs right through the town. Much of the new traffic is coming from shoppers, squeezed by $4-per-gallon gas,... more »

Retail sales shot up for a second month

Flush with rebate checks that didn't get entirely eaten up by gas, food and credit card bills, shoppers boosted the nation's retail sales for the second month in a row, ringing in a 4.3 percent... more »

Couple continues to add to businesses on the Midland Trail

Chimney Corner, W.Va. - When Jim Campbell drove to a Beckwith store in his black and silver Shelby Mustang, Scott MacGregor couldn't help but notice. "Nice car," he said to the store's owner. The owner... more »

Prairie Dog launches “Cake Towels”; Look Good Enough to Eat

IRVINE, Calif. – Is it a cup cake, a parfait or an entire window of bakery goods? No. They are the Le Patissier line of 'cake towels' recently introduced to the United States by Prairie... more »

Best Sellers in Austin, TX

Personally Yours Susan Parker's bright, energetic store is filled with personalized gifts of every shape and color. She sells a lot of invitations, stationery, and customized bags, totes, and glassware. Parker believes in selling what... more »