Precious Moments Re-Introduces Favorite Birthday Train in Bisque

Back by popular demand! One of the most beloved series in the Precious Moments Collection is the circus-themed Birthday Train, with its whimsical animals on train cars that celebrates birthdays from newborn to 16. Now,... more »

Dallas Fulfills Buying Needs for Essential Fourth Quarter

The upcoming Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas, September 6-8, will launch the first buying opportunity of the fourth quarter to fulfill merchandise for the upcoming selling seasons, ensure one-on-one time with reps, and... more »

Dallas Market Announces 2015-2018 Market Dates

Sept. 3, 2014 – Dallas Market Center today released dates for its January and June Total Home & Gift Markets and International Lighting Markets through the year 2018. The market dates are consistent with its... more »

York Grad Offers Personal Touch at Boutique

York, ME - Working in a Portsmouth, N.H. boutique gave Mikayla Parsons the idea. And when York's Beyond the Sea closed in February 2013, opportunity presented itself and she grabbed it.Parsons purchased the storefront in... more »

Nat & Jules® by DEMDACO® introduces the LillyBit Line of Fashionable and Functional Accessories For the On-the-Go Mom

DEMDACO®, the Leawood, Kansas-based design firm specializing in gift and home décor products, is delighted to expand its Nat & Jules® brand of children’s toys and gifts with the LillyBit collection of one-of-a-kind personal accessories... more »

Over 60 Students from Three Universities Participating in the Groovystuff by Design Challenge for Fall 2014 Semester

Over 60 students from Florida State University, The University of Minnesota, and Auburn University will be participating in “The Groovystuff by Design: Connecting Education with Industry Challenge,” for the Fall 2014 academic semester. Students participating... more »

Adrienne Boyer retires as Executive Vice President of Sales from Mud Pie

Industry veteran Adrienne Boyer has retired after 16 years at Mud Pie and over 30 years in the gift industry. According to Fred Pannek, President of Mud Pie, Boyer was instrumental in driving the company’s... more »

Las Vegas Market Raises $10,000 To Benefit Gift For Life

Las Vegas Market announced today that its “Up On 10” charity gala held during Summer Market raised more than $10,000 to benefit Gift For Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home... more »

A Gift For Every Occasion: Fleur de Lis Gifts Opens in Tottenville

Staten Island, NY - Donna Masucci, Maria Farina and Pina Sciandra love shopping.From one-of-a-kind finds to affordable gifts, the three friends claim they know a "buy" when they see one.With that in mind, the women... more »

Big Businesses Come and Go, But Watermark Remains: Tacoma Gift and Greeting Card Shop Turns 40

Tacoma, WA - After 40 years in business, Karen McGrath is throwing a party.McGrath’s store, Watermark, began life as Phantasmagoria and was located at the Court C retail complex in downtown Tacoma. A move down... more »