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A spooky retail season
The Costume Closet, a Kapahulu-based costume rental and sales store, achieved record sales last year. "It was our best year ever," said owner Yvette LaFontaine, who opened her year-round small business in 1991. "I even... more »
Bonita Commons boutique offers gifts that range from $5 to $5,000
Glitter & Gifts, one of only a handful of stores in Bonita Commons, will open its doors Oct. 27.Owned by George and Carol Litras and George and Michele Cudnik, the gift shop isn't quite like... more »
Jellybean introduces new artist Laura Elgey
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Jellybean is pleased to announce the introduction to the line of artist, Laura Elgey. In January 2009, Jellybean will offer four new designs by the whimsical artist. Laura's style is perfect for... more »
Jellybean introduces new artist Sally Stetson
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Jellybean is pleased to announce the introduction to the line of artist, Sally Stetson. In 2009, Jellybean will offer 12 new designs by the talented New England based artist. Sally's style is... more »
Jellybean introduces veteran pet product designer Paper Russells
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Jellybean announces the introduction a complete line of accent rugs specifically designed to market to Pet Stores and related retailers. With this new market in mind, Jellybean has signed a contract with... more »
Jellybean introduces designs for embroiderers in 2009
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Jellybean is pleased to announce the introduction of 10 designs which have been artfully created for the Embroidery retailer. The Jellybean rug has been discovered by Embroidered product retailers across the country... more »
CIB announces Third Annual Collectors’ Choice Awards
(Grundy Center, IA) -- The Collectors' Information Bureau (CIB), a trade association comprised of top manufacturers in the field of collectibles and giftware, announces its third annual Collectors' Choice Awards. Qualifying manufacturers are invited to... more »
Explore New Markets: Home/Gift and Area Rug together
(ATLANTA, Ga.) -- Beginning January 2009, the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show come together under one roof... at one time...... more »
Deb & Co. Gives Two Paws Up For Pets This Holiday Season
(BUENA VISTA, Va.) -- Many memorialize the Christmas holidays annually by purchasing a keepsake ornament, like baby's first Christmas or a couple's first Christmas together, and now it's time to share that tradition with our... more »
Niermann’s Eleanor McKay to cover lighting issues at Las Vegas Design Center
(LAS VEGAS) – Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center will welcome Niermann Weeks CEO Eleanor McKay on Friday, November 7, 2008 for a presentation about today's lighting industry. McKay's presentation, "Lighting Today: Lighting... more »
The Buzz: Retailers hope season bright
In all of the dour retail and economic news, there are glimmers of cheer.But you need to look for them.As retailers prepare for the start of the Christmas shopping season, there are glass-half-full types charging... more »
Union Hospital gift shop teams with toy business to benefit others
Terre Haute — The Union Hospital gift shop's new partnership means that more than just the customer benefits from a purchase.The shop kicked off its partnership with Wonfurwons, a stuffed toy business based in Fort... more »
