30th Anniversary of Design Plus at Ambiente

More than just a pleasing appearance – Design Plus has stood for outstanding product design and sustainable innovations in the consumer-goods sector for three decades. This year, 22 products and product series by 17 companies... more »

JPMA Wins Two Awards at the 44th Annual Pepperpot & Achievement Awards

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) received top honors at the 44th Annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Philadelphia chapter's Pepperpot & Achievement Awards.JPMA received first place awards in both the Marketing Communications and... more »

Epoca Brightens Color Palette for 2013: Matte Teal and Marigold

A trendsetter in beverage preparation products, Epoca International, Inc. is transitioning its Primula® brand color palette for 2013, focusing on teal, marigold, blue, black and red. The brand is moving from shiny to matte finishes,... more »

Frieling USA Inc. Unveils New Showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta

Frieling USA Inc. is unveiling its first dedicated showroom at AmericasMart® Atlanta during the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market® January 9-16, 2013. This 241-square foot space provides a product display area for all... more »

Gamewright Embarks on a New Forbidden Adventure in 2013

A fierce sandstorm is about to stir up the world of tabletop games with the release of Forbidden Desert, a brand new cooperative family board game by designer Matt Leacock and published by Gamewright. In... more »

Anna Griffin, Inc. Expands its Array of Lifestyle Products

Anna Griffin, Inc. releases dynamic new patterns in its fashion accessory and social stationery product lines. With an unprecedented amount of product shapes and designs, there is an option to coordinate with every outfit and... more »

Bearden Boutique Offers Suzani-Style Footwear, Bags

Bearden, TN - April Montgomery's new Bearden boutique offers original boots, shoes and bags not readily available in much of the United States.Suzani Styles opened in Bearden in October, and many of the products it... more »

Now Pumping: Cash!

Frill, the new and exciting gift shop in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, traces its roots back to an old Texaco gas station. Here's the story –in pictures – about how this popular gift shop gunned its motors... more »

Best Sellers in St. Louis, MO

Fabrication Arts CenterJohn Schwaig, Ownerfabartscenter.comIn the heart of Lafayette Square, Fabrication Arts Center is like stepping into a world of bling. Stained glass of all shapes and sizes surrounds customers, who are encouraged to look... more »

Impulsive Behaviors

A little thought and effort devoted to merchandising impulse-buying areas can pay off in increased average sales this holiday season. Impulse Merchandise!Impulse buys occur when shoppers purchase products they had not planned on buying. Strategically... more »