The Write Stuff

Pens and paper. It's a combination that seems as natural as peanut butter and jelly, mashed potatoes and gravy, peanuts and Cracker Jacks. The only problem is that the sale of postcards, stationery and pens... more »

Bring your BFF and Favorite Shoes: Midwest hosts first Girls’ Night Out

(Cannon Falls, MN) - BYO BFF (Best Friend Forever)! Midwest announces it will host the industry's first Girls' Night Out designed for independent retailers (and their BFFs) in select showrooms this summer. Mixing education and... more »

DMC Exhibitors Offer Floor Events during June Home & Gift Market

DALLAS, TEXAS - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced its exhibitors will host a wide range of floor events during the upcoming June Total Home & Gift Market to be held... more »

Rock Legend Rod Stewart to Headline Grand Opening of WMC Building C

(LAS VEGAS) — Rock legend Rod Stewart will headline the industry's biggest night of the year at World Market Center Las Vegas Monday, July 28, which officially kicks off the 2008 Summer Las Vegas Market.The... more »

Send a Card, Send a Recipe, Send a Tune

Sharon O'Connor's new Celebration Cards bring her renowned passion for food and music to the gift card industry.Celebration Cards — stylishly crafted to celebrate all the right occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and more —... more »

High Intencity Ventures to the World of Hair

Fair Lawn, NJ - High IntenCity, known leader in the girls' accessories industry, ventures into the world of hair. The company unveils hair collections and adds the new segment to an established assortment of jewelry... more »

Best-Selling Creator Invents Jishaku: the Magnet Strategy game for big kids

Tampa, FL - With a degree in electrical engineering, Steve Velte knows a lot about force fields and electronics. He's used his science know-how to create many innovative products. This year he's launching his first... more »

Retailers expected to post scant May sales

Chicago - US retailers are expected to post lackluster May sales this week, as consumers spent tax rebate checks on gas and food or used them to reduce debt, rather than buying discretionary items like... more »

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts: New Collection, Summer Trends & ENK Update

Culver City, Calif. - One of the wonderful things about living, designing and creating in Southern California, are the amazing colors that surround us. The ocean, sunsets, wildflowers, palm trees and plants are a perpetual... more »

Zutano offers multicultural flair, modern designs

Cabot, Vt. - Come in, look around and meet the unexpected lineup of the season. Our mood is upbeat and fresh, lead by a profusion of bright, exuberant colors and an explosion of cheerful prints.... more »