Enesco acquires Gund business

Itasca, Ill. - - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, announced the acquisition of the worldwide assets of GUND, the 110-year-old plush manufacturer. GUND is a well-recognized global... more »

Mindy Kaling of NBC’s “The Office” to Officiate “The Office Games”

New York - Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC's "The Office," will join fans in Scranton, PA, on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin's hometown... more »

Sadek Reports 59 Percent Increase in Wholesale Online Sales

New Rochelle, NY — Andrea by Sadek, a leading wholesale supplier to the gift, tableware and home furnishings industries known for its range of unique products, reports a 59 percent increase in its wholesale online... more »

Nine in 10 expect gas costs to squeeze them

Washington - Four-dollar gasoline has stolen a beach vacation from Julie Jacobs' family, "little small luxuries" like exotic bath washes from Angela Crawford and dinners out from folks all over the country. Phil English has... more »

Parker City beauty salon expands with coffee bar

Parker City has a new business in town, Reflections. Open April 1, the new establishment is located on St. Rd. 32 in the former Thompson Insurance building and consists of several enterprises rolled into one.... more »

Mother, daughter work together at their gift shop

Gary - When Gwen Moore was 8 years old, her mother gave her a choice of activities to fill her leisure time. She had no idea that this choice would have a big impact on... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine announces winner of 2008 ‘Ultimate Makeover Contest’

HANOVER, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is proud to announce that Mary Haynes, owner of Kountry Nook in Pekin, IL, is the winner of its 2008 'Ultimate Makeover Contest.' The winner was chosen after careful... more »

NYIGF Tabletop & Housewares Division expands in August

WHITE PLAINS, NY - An increased number of luxury tabletop and home entertaining lines and some 25 new and returning companies, will be among highlights in Tabletop & Housewares at the summer 2008 New York... more »

Big plans in store for Little Falls’ businesses

Little Falls - Carolyn Brundige of Amsterdam is an antiques dealer who shops monthly along the businesses at Canal Place in search of bargains. "I'm always looking for merchandise here," she said. "When I come... more »

Christian retail market heats up

Salisbury — At meeting of the nation's top 100 independent religious booksellers in Nashville last month, an industry publisher announced it was scaling back the number of titles available for distribution to retail stores. The... more »