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Zak Turns to Sea and Sky for True Blue
Spokane, WA – In an effort to continually bring the latest global color trends to kitchens everywhere, this year Zak Designs is turning blue. The newest addition to Zak's fashionable palette of kitchen prep products... more »
Optimistic couple taking time to sell the flowers
LaGrange, OH — When one door closed for Michele Marquis, she opened another — this one to a new floral shop.As the executive director for Lorain County Junior Achievement, Marquis was faced with the long... more »
March is National Use Your Gift Card Month
Orlando, FL—Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most... more »
NYIGF Taps New Sales Managers For Accent on Design and Details
White Plains, NY — George Little Management, LLC (GLM®), a dmg world media business, has announced staff changes for the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with two sales managers – Melissa Engongoro and Randi Mohr... more »
Hartwood hits Hollywood
Oscar ceremony celebrities from Anne Hathaway to Stephen Baldwin got the word from Hartwood Elementary School students this week that they'd better work harder to help the environment."I said that in many ways, they have... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Celebrates 5th Year of Growth
Los Angeles, CA—Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, has announced its fourth year of substantial growth. The 80% increase in sales in 2008 was accomplished while maintaining... more »
NRF Welcomes Legislation to Fight Organized Retail Crime, Says Retailers Can’t Afford Losses from Theft During Recession
Washington, DC — The National Retail Federation today welcomed legislation intended to help law enforcement fight the $30 billion-a-year problem of organized retail crime, saying introduction comes at a time when the nation's economic crisis... more »
Gastonia pitches incentive for new businesses to open downtown
Susan Anthony said she has long considered relocating her popular gift shop to downtown Gastonia. But in this day and age, she can't do it on her own."Small businesses can't afford these enormous spaces with... more »
Zak Launches Redesigned Website
Spokane, WA – In today's society, a Web site is a vital link between a company and its customers. This March, when it launches a completely renovated version of its Web site, Zak Designs will... more »
Raffit Ribbons Celebrates our 20th Year
Raffit Ribbons is proud to celebrate our 20th year of offering beauty raffia, ribbons and trim on our trademark vintage spools. In 1989 we produced the first raffia ribbons in vibrant colors showing designers how... more »
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Dip Available Year-Round
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - Guylian Chocolate is repositioning its Guylian Belgian Chocolate Dip as a year-round product.Guylian Chocolate Dip had a "soft introduction" last year as a fourth-quarter item. But according to Guylian USA president,... more »
Christofle Plans for Three New Boutiques in 2009
NY, NY - In 2009, the foremost leader in fine silver craft, Christofle Silver, Inc, finds itself preparing to make its mark in three of the biggest, trendiest, most cosmopolitan cities in the U.S. The... more »
