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November 19, 2008
Q&A: G2’s Dodd on Why Green Will Survive the Recession

Why is it that the same consumers who recycle religiously often forget to bring their bags with them on shopping trips? And why do so few consumers consider the carbon footprints of the products they... more »

November 18, 2008
Ex·tracts sold out for winter 2009

(WHITE PLAINS, NY) -- All available exhibit space within EX·TRACTS is sold out for the winter 2009 edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at... more »

November 18, 2008
Companies likely to cut back on employee gifts

New York — Workers shouldn't count on lavish gift baskets or monogrammed cufflinks from their employers this holiday season.As companies face tighter budgets and layoffs in a tough U.S. economy, analysts and industry data suggest... more »

November 18, 2008
CHA announces 2009 slate of board candidates

(Elmwood Park, NJ) -- The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2009 slate of candidates recommended for election by the general CHA membership.The new Board nominees are Georganne Bender... more »

November 18, 2008
Debra Valencia Inks Contract with American Stationery

(Los Angeles, Calif.) – American Stationery, notably the second largest personalization company in the United States, recently signed a licensing agreement with graphic artist Debra Valencia. Valencia will be their very first licensed artist and... more »

November 18, 2008
Kate McRostie launches Holiday, Home, and Gift collections

(Wilmington, NC) –— Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today the introduction of new collections with Certified International, C&F Enterprises, CounterArt, and Cape Shore/Downeast Concepts which will debut at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings... more »

November 18, 2008
‘Man’s Best Friend’-themed accent rugs by Carefree

(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- New in 2009 is an expanded line of dog themed accent rugs that are sure to appeal to boys and girls of all ages. Touching scenes of Fido patiently waiting for his... more »

November 18, 2008
Carefree introduces new equine themed accent rugs

(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Homefires is pleased to present equine-themed accent rugs by Carefree for Boys and Girls. New in 2009 is an expanded line of horse themed accent rugs that are sure to appeal to... more »

November 17, 2008
Consumers Anxiously Await Black Friday Deals

(WASHINGTON) – Though the majority of consumers have not even put a dent in their shopping list, traditional winter apparel and personal, inexpensive items like DVDs, CDs and books will be the first things they... more »

November 17, 2008
One Spectacular Night, One Place: America’s magnificent carpets awards

(ATLANTA) — In the one market where the Area Rug business does business, in one spectacular evening, the industry's top importers and manufacturers celebrate the triumph of design achievement in the most anticipated event of... more »

November 17, 2008
Bibi & Mimi to launch new Diaper Bag Line at NY gift show

(New York, NY) -- Bibi & Mimi, creator of baby shoes, onesies and socks will launch a new diaper bag line at the upcoming NY Gift show. The show takes place January 25-29 at the... more »

November 17, 2008
Dania shop specializes in treasures from the sea

The official name of this store is Alex's Flamingo Groves and Gift Shop, but some regulars simply refer to it as the shell shop.Indeed, it is a shop with lots of shells. Bins and bins... more »