DesignWorks Investments Promotes Jessica Whitehead to Vice President of Specialty Sales

DesignWorks Investments, a private investment firm focused on expanding business opportunities for personal care and gift product companies, announced today the promotion of Jessica Whitehead to vice president of specialty sales.Whitehead began working for DesignWorks'... more »

Maria Stevens Goes From Beauty Queen to Boutique Dream With the Launch of Littlejohn Fashion Shop

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK - She was the Evening Mail's golden girl of the eighties.As the city's beauty queen, Maria Stevens regularly appeared in the paper, especially when she took on the titles of Miss Aston Villa... more »

Hoping Business Takes Off

Hughestown, PA - Duryea designer Sue Guzik has conquered the common impression that artists work in cluttered, unorganized spaces.In her new studio, all of her supplies, the silverware, the china cups and bits of colored... more »

Taking a Leap — Couple’s Faith-Based Gift Business Founded Taking on Big Risks

Marietta, GA - Glory Haus husband and wife team Trey and Molly Holm have learned a lifetime of lessons in the short time since they launched their faith-based gift business.The native Texans met at the... more »

Local Shops Hope to Boost Business With Locally Developed App

Bay Roberts, NL - Brandi Gosse, a photographer from Bay Roberts, has developed a smartphone app called Shop the Rock to allow shoppers in the province to search for deals at local retailers.As a photographer,... more »

Novelty Handbags from BLT Boutique Can Liven Wardrobe

Palm Beach, FL - Bonnie Roseman's BLT boutique in Via DeMario has a distinctive collection of purses made from magazines, books, board games and album covers. Roseman said the handbags are fun, novelty items that... more »

Wood-N-Things Opens near Oakland’s Square

Oakland, IL - Longtime Oakland resident Bob Lee has opened his Wood-N-Things shop to showcase and sell crafts that he has made over the years through his wood working hobby.Lee said his stock at Wood-N-Things,... more »

Midwest-CBK Welcomes Holiday and Gift Industry Expert Laurence Warden as Vice President of Sales

Midwest-CBK, LLC, national designer and manufacturer of holiday, gifts and home and outdoor décor, announced the addition of Laurence Warden as vice president of sales. With more than 25 years of experience in the holiday... more »

Vera Welcomes New Licensee: Enesco, LLC

The Vera Company is proud to announce their newest licensing partnership with Enesco, LLC to produce a variety of gifts with the art of contemporary American artist Vera Neumann. Enesco is a global leader in... more »

Company C Receives ARTS Award for Area Rugs

ART, the non-profit Accessories Resource Team, and the Dallas Market Center presented Company C with the ARTS Award for Area Rugs at its 24th annual gala held during the recent Total Home and Gift Market... more »

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