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November 30, 2007
Introducing Climate Change Chocolate: New Bloomsberry & Co. Premium Dark & Milk Chocolate Bars Help Chocolate Lovers Learn how to Fight Global Warming

Salem, MA - It just got easier for consumers to help the environment and eat their chocolate too. Bloomsberry & Co., best known for its premium chocolate and award-winning packaging and Terrapass, Inc., the leading... more »

November 30, 2007
GHTA Hosts Successful Conference, UnConference in La Jolla

More than 300 industry attendees turned out for the fifth annual Gift and Home Trade Association Conference, which was held Nov. 16-17, 2007, in La Jolla, Calif., at the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel. Keynote speakers... more »

November 30, 2007
Peacock Shag Adds Five New Glittering Colors in 2008

Among the most exciting new products to be introduced in 2007 by Home Comfort, creators of the popular Jellybean accent rug, was the Peacock Shag. In 2008, Home Comfort will add 5 new sparkling colors... more »

November 30, 2007
Port Aransas boutiques provide offbeat gifts for Christmas

Port Aransas — There are plenty of reasons to head to the beach during the winter months.The hotel rates are cheaper. The restaurants are less crowded.And then, of course, there's the shopping.Never thought of doing... more »

November 29, 2007
Prinz Opens Corporate Showroom in Atlanta’s AmericasMart

Northbrook, IL - Prinz Ltd., a leading producer of decorative photo frames and albums and a wide assortment of social expression products, has announced the opening of its new corporate showroom in Atlanta.The 1,000 square-foot... more »

November 29, 2007
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Features the First Isabella Journey’s Luncheon

Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. invites show attendees to the first annual Isabella's Journey Luncheon at the Atlanta Gift Market, Sunday, January 13. Manual continues to benefit from the success of the... more »

November 27, 2007
Jumping Jack Press Introduces Everyday Pop-Up Book; Splish, Splash, Dog Bash! To Hit Retail in May

Mason, OH - Jumping Jack Press, the pop-up book imprint from Up With Paper, announced that it will be releasing its first everyday book, Splish, Splash, Dog Bash!, in 2008.The book will be available to... more »

November 27, 2007
Holiday shopping season off to good start for retailers

Store owners and managers across the Mid-Columbia reported a positive start to the holiday shopping season during the post-Thanksgiving kickoff weekend.National retailers in the Tri-Cities saw encouraging numbers while many smaller local stores also experienced... more »

November 26, 2007
Meow: Hilarious new Coo Clock from HeadsUp!

Kids and kids at heart will love HeadsUp's whimsical and cheerful Coo Clocks. Combining Old World charm and 21st century style, these colourful clocks come with a wacky twist that breathes new life into Cuckoo... more »

November 26, 2007
OneCoast Southeast Expands Home Focus; Size of Sales Team and Atlanta Showroom Increased by 40%

OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, is expanding its product offering to Southeastern retailers with a stronger focus... more »

November 26, 2007
Colonial Candles Introduces New Collections, Formats and Fragrances for Spring and Everyday

Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents and premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, introduces a broad collection of new... more »

November 26, 2007
Midwest Announces Call for Entries in “Show Us Your Sparkle” Display and Events Contest

Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents and premium Colonial Candle brand of candles, announces a call for entries in its first... more »

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