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November 5, 2008
Cinda Baxter, Leslie Nathan-Street Join Gift for Life Board

(DALLAS) -- Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that Cinda Baxter and Leslie Nathan-Street have joined its Board.Baxter is president of the retail consulting firm Always... more »

November 5, 2008
NASFT: Young adults buying; cold drinks, coffee most purchased

(New York, NY) – Consumers of specialty foods are getting younger and more adventurous. Despite the turbulent economy, the $49.7 billion specialty food industry is enjoying a high level of consumption among young adults. At... more »

November 5, 2008
Blossom Bucket unveils new showroom

(North Lawrence, OH) – Blossom Bucket, Inc. is proud to announce the relocation and expansion of their showroom in the AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia. The Grand Opening celebration is slated to coincide with the beginning... more »

November 5, 2008
January FINDS offers new resources

(DALLAS) –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that the FINDS Dallas Temp Show will expand in January and offer buyers more new products than ever before. Merchandise will be... more »

November 5, 2008
7WNY Tabletop Week: Upswing in Buyer Attendance, Exceeds Expectations

(NEW YORK, NY) – A significant increase in buyers – many of them first-timers – shopping the resources across the 11th Floor temporary exhibits and the tabletop permanent showrooms drove an upbeat mood throughout 7... more »

November 5, 2008
Classic Charm Gift Shoppe offering unique gifts, decor

Stow -- If you're looking for an unusual gift, Jean Ryan suggests visiting her new business, Classic Charm Gift Shoppe."If you don't want the same old thing, this is the place to come," said Ryan,... more »

November 5, 2008
Budget-minded shoppers rediscover layaway plans

Qiana Zimmerle got an early start on her Christmas shopping last week, heading to a Kmart in Burbank where she loaded up a cart with toys, clothes and a High School Musical game.But with money... more »

November 5, 2008
January Lighting Market pairs new products, business intelligence

(DALLAS) – Buyers attending the January 2009 Dallas International Lighting Market (January 15-19) at Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource and the International Home of Lighting, will have the opportunity to review... more »

November 5, 2008
Cambridge Indie Eco-Boutique Greenward launches online Store

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- Greenward, local favorite eco-boutique in Cambridge, has opened an online store at Greenwardshop.com. The site offers modern, elegant, environmentally friendly goods for everyone. As with all products featured in Porter Square shop,... more »

November 5, 2008
Winter NYIGF seminars emphasize strategies for challening economic times

(WHITE PLAINS, NY) ... A comprehensive series of educational sessions covering business issues pertinent to retailers will be among highlights of the 156th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Sunday, January 25, through Thursday,... more »

November 5, 2008
McEvoy Ranch brings more to Ferry Building retail shop

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- McEvoy Ranch, the pioneering and leading U.S. producer of certified organic extra virgin olive oil, has unveiled its redesigned Ferry Building shop. One of the first tenants to lease space in San... more »

November 4, 2008
Creative Co-Op to host Kate McRostie signing

(Wilmington, NC) – Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today that Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, TN, will host a signing event at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market on Saturday, January 10, 2009,... more »