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Businesses bullish on holiday sales
Although the nation was officially declared to be in the clutches of a recession recently, a number of Germantown businesses have reported that they remain optimistic about the chances of posting good sales during this... more »
GHTA Announces New Board and Executive Director
Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, announces its new Executive Director, as well as its 2009 Board of Directors.Diane Carnevale Jones was recently appointed... more »
The Gourmet Market Showcases More Than 150 Companies
Dallas, TX — Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that The Gourmet Market will showcase more than 150 gourmet companies with a variety of new lines during the Dallas Total... more »
Shop for Christmas at Pam’s Flowers & Gifts
Nixon — The list of gift ideas is endless for those seeking that perfect Christmas gift at Pam's Flowers & Gifts.Owner Pam Wilson has always wanted to own a floral and gift shop. After working... more »
Bringing up baby with safe and green toys
Atlanta, Georgia -- After last year's massive toy recall, Stacy Duran isn't taking any chances when shopping for toys this holiday season.Neddie Bishop looks for safe, environmentally friendly toys for her 1-year-old nephew."I'm looking for... more »
Shoplifting on rise in tough times
Store clerk Summer Johnson knelt in front of a rack of leather jackets inside the Blanding Boulevard Jagmania outlet and used anti-theft tags and security chains to connect them together."We double-team 'em," she said as... more »
From wary to merry
While fiscal storm clouds may be signalling a less-than-festive sales season for many businesses, it appears local merchants such as Jonathon Bancroft-Snell aren't anticipating lumps of coal in their stockings when Christmas figures are tallied... more »
OneCoast Expands Relationships with Three Leading Vendors
(PITTSBURGH, Penn.) -- OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of gift, home and collegiate products, announced that several leading vendors will expand their representation with... more »
Seasons of Cannon Falls, C.S. Post & co. Bring Christmas to Tonight Show
(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and Delight brand of accents to brighten... more »
The Artful Alternative
Michigan City - For those whose minds go blank in big box stores, or find mall shopping to be a mind-numbing experience, there are holiday shopping alternatives.A wide variety of one-of-a-kind gifts can be found... more »
Guilt-free gifts not made in a sweatshop
Maybe last year was the year for gifts made in sweatshops in China and massive toy recalls. This year is the year for guilt-free gifts made from sustainable materials, if you listen to the folks... more »
National Stationery Show reveals pre-show report
(NEW YORK, NY) -- As North America's leading marketplace for discovery, education and networking for the social stationery industry, the 63rd annual National Stationery Show (NSS) will prove to be a business essential for more... more »
