News

January 12, 2008
Capitol gift shop set to open doors

State Rep. Sam Hunt isn't just the proud father of the Capitol's new legislative gift shop.He also is its first customer.Rather than send out cigars, the Olympia Democrat issued a news release this week to... more »

January 11, 2008
Business blooms in Volunteer Building

Mary Gentry got the desire to run her own business honestly -- she was born with it.Her father, Jim Gentry, owns Gentry Chevrolet Pontiac Buick in Marion County. That business passed to him from her... more »

January 11, 2008
Weak Holiday Shopping Adds to Economic Fears

With the recent reports of weak retail sales, here's an argument for why December may not be as important as you think.Were holiday sales weak this year? For the most part, yes. According to TNS... more »

January 10, 2008
Dogeared Launches New Collections at Winter Trade Shows

Los Angeles, CA - Dogeared, a trendsetting brand that creates handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, will preview their latest line at the NY ENK Accessorie Circuit & Intermezzo Show, Atlanta International Gift &... more »

January 10, 2008
World Market Center Hosts Panel Discussion on Strengthening U.S. Global Leadership

Las Vegas - World Market Center Las Vegas, the industry's fastest-growing home furnishings event and soon to be the largest trade complex in the world, today welcomed The Center for U.S. Global Engagement and its... more »

January 10, 2008
Planet Dog Introduces Tiny Tug

Portland, Maine - For energetic and compact tug-loving dogs, Planet Dog has created Tiny TUG, a smaller version of its award-winning Orbee-Tuff TUG. Just after its introduction to the market in 2006, TUG received a... more »

January 10, 2008
Pacific Market Center Abuzz with new trends for Winter Gift & Home Accessories Show

Seattle - Pacific Market Center, the leading destination market for home, lifestyle and giftware products on the west coast, creates a unique opportunity for buyers to browse the latest industry trends and up-in-coming new product... more »

January 10, 2008
Ireland Show, in Secaucus NJ, April 19-22; Merchandise, Events and Prizes Featured!

Here come the Celtics! Two hundred manufacturers from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England will participate in The Ireland Show. This unique event will be held April 19-22 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Secaucus NJ.... more »

January 10, 2008
Inland retailers report mixed holiday-sales season

Visions of financial sugarplums for Inland retailers dissolved into a bad dream of shoppers without a lot of discretionary cash in December, as housing, energy and job worries cut into holiday spending.Many store owners were... more »

January 8, 2008
Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales

Wall Street on Tuesday will get an assessment of post-holiday shopping with the release of two sets of weekly retail sales reports.The International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Index and the Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index... more »

January 7, 2008
Antique and Historic Maps Come to Life

North Vancouver giftware designer and manufacturer Mum's Creations will unveil new serving trays and coaster sets depicting old and seldom seen images from the past this January.Antique and historic maps of the United States and... more »

January 7, 2008
Sparkle Designs Brings Innovative Cards to Atlanta

January 2008 - Eloyce Newman, founder of Sparkle Designs, brings her unique line of greeting cards to Atlanta's AmericasMart for the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Temporary Exhibits. The exhibit runs from January... more »