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Ganz World Premiers… Only Here: Americasmart January 2009
Atlanta — The newest much-anticipated collection from one of the world's most experienced and largest gift, collectible and home décor manufacturers makes its exclusive debut in January 2009 at AmericasMart Atlanta, when GANZ unveils its... more »
Peking Handicraft Debuts New Licensed Designs by Trina Turk
(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces Trina Turk Residential, a new licensed textile collection featuring the signature clothing prints... more »
Greater awareness of how we live and consume – Talents bring value to the table
Eating is a basic human need, just like drinking and sleeping, but the tabletop has always mirrored social values, which the young design avant-garde are rediscovering. Participants in the Talents sponsorship programme for young designers... more »
Deb & Co. Celebrates Its 30th “Birthday” with New Product Line
Buena Vista, VA - Entering the New Year, Deb & Co. celebrates a milestone anniversary -- 30 exciting years of artistic creation -- with its new line of party-themed ornaments, the Party Collection! Crafted by... more »
All Roads Lead to “Northwest Directions” at Seattle Gift Show
Seattle, Washington — It's North-by-Northwest to Seattle, one of the country's most magnetic cities and home to the Northwest Directions division of the Seattle Gift Show (seattlegift.com). This spectacular showcase of product is a major... more »
Analysts Expect More Discounts as Christmas Nears
Milwaukee (AP) -- The clock is winding down on what could be one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in decades and recession-hit shoppers are finally starting to feel some pressure to spend.But toy stores,... more »
Blissliving Home and Chesapeake Bay Candle Announce Showroom Opening Showroom at Las Vegas World Market Center to Open on February 9, 2009
Rockville, MD (December 15, 2008) – Interior lifestyle brand Blissliving Home and candle- and home fragrance brand Chesapeake Bay Candle have joined forces and announce the opening of a showroom in the Las Vegas World... more »
February Las Vegas Market Attendees Will Discover Extensive, New Resources within WMCLV’s Building B
Las Vegas — Retailers and interior designers looking to maximize their experience at 2009 Winter Las Vegas Market, February 9 – 13, will find the latest and greatest conveniently located under one roof—Building B at... more »
National Stationery Show Launches New Marketing Campaign to Spark Fresh Vibe for 2009
White Plains, NY — The National Stationery Show® (NSS), North America's leading marketplace for the social stationery industry, has launched a vibrant new marketing campaign reflective of the creative, high design atmosphere anticipated at the 2009... more »
Art history, business savvy
Twenty-four-year-old Leslie Kritzberg is an unusual recent art history college graduate.Instead of looking for a job with health-care benefits like most classmates, she chose a completely different path, and a risky one in this economy:... more »
Downsville pottery business fills niche
Downsville - For years, John Thomas' functional pottery was a mainstay of the Creamery Restaurant and Inn.With the recent reopening of the Creamery, the new owners opted not to continue operating an attached gift shop.Thomas,... more »
Late Black Friday, Shorter Holiday Season Impact November Retail Sales, According to NRF
Washington, DC – While shoppers were out and about Black Friday weekend, they kept their pennies to themselves the rest of the month with November retail sales showing continued consumer restraint. According to the National... more »
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