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Art born in Montana, made in China
Lincoln, Montana — Rick Rowley has gone a long way in his varied artistic and business career — half way around the world to China.The 49-year-old Lincoln man splits his time in two-month stints between... more »
Cashells: Trying to break out
Everyone likes getting cash, and Donna Fanning believes people will like it even more if the money comes tucked inside a Cashell.The Cashell is Fanning's patent-pending, homespun alternative to gift cards and greeting cards.Each Cashell... more »
Funk Times 2: In a pair of old homes, antique shop owners’ quirky dreams come true
Choosing a business location ought to involve lots of market research. But don't tell Lynne Holland and Linda Nath that."Linda kept driving past it, and we'd always talked about having a shop," says Ms. Holland.... more »
Finalists for 20th Annual ARTS Awards Announced
DALLAS –– Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry, announced the 20th annual ARTS Awards finalists.The ARTS Awards is... more »
Tourist, Resort & Imprinted Products show goes west
WHITE PLAINS, NY ... Beginning spring 2009, the Tourist, Resort & Imprinted Products Show (TRIPS) will shift to a new time frame and location, to run in conjunction with the Vancouver Gift Show and By... more »
WMC Las Vegas Delivers Record Attendance, Optimism, and Excitement
LAS VEGAS – Records were broken, premieres were held and milestones were marked at the Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market, July 28-August 1, the first show to be held entirely on World Market Center Las... more »
Art of the olive: Q.C. mill presses for glory
Most of us observe a "don't ask, don't tell" policy when it comes to our food these days. We open our vacuum-packed containers — knowing countless preservatives and middlemen have already come and gone —... more »
Retailer Poggi Bonsi sees its wholesale efforts fall, but sales on the website are picking up
To hear the stories, you would think Keli DeRitis and Michelle Codd were running a travel company, not a Burien gift store with a quirky name.The business partners and longtime friends are owners of Poggi... more »
High IntenCity launches PINKitude!
High IntenCity, leader in the girls' accessory industry, proudly announces a partnership with MGM's Pink Panther and Susan G. Komen for the Cure to create the exclusive PiNKiTUDE brand. Leading designers and manufactures will design... more »
NaturesCast Introduces Boss Collection
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- NaturesCast, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada has added The Bloss Collection to its line of chic and modern furniture, home décor furnishings and accessories for the home, office or commercial environment.... more »
Owner new, but store’s focus remains
Staten Island, NY — It's been about a year and a half since Patty Curry became the new owner of the popular West Brighton store now known as Curry's Claddagh Gift Shop. Her path to... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Presents Great Green Gifts
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, features an extensive line of green gifts -- an important trend this holiday season and year-round. All the... more »
