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Tourism officials upbeat about upcoming season
Spirits were high and so was foot traffic Thursday at the Fenton Art Glass gift shop in Williamstown.Three tour buses had stopped to deliver tourists for shopping and glass plant tours. It's the kind of... more »
Organic Buyers More Open To New Experiences Than Average
Consumers that regularly purchase organic products are 153% more open to new experiences than the general population, according to a new study by Mindset Media and Nielsen Online.And brands like Cascadian Farms (a division of... more »
Decorator puts skills to work
Growing up, Jami Holt watched her grandmother constantly decorating. She would use silk flowers or the real thing, grown in her greenhouse. She was known for stringing Christmas lights around the house, no matter the... more »
Beverley shop beats off competition to reach finals
One of Beverley's small independent shops is a finalist in the Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2008.Amanti in Wednesday Market has successfully beaten off competition from across the region to become one of only five shops... more »
Giftcraft Announces New Romeo Britto Licensed Line
Brampton, ON, Canada - The images of internationally acclaimed artist Romero Britto will debut on new tabletop, giftware, stationery and collectibles by Giftcraft, Ltd., North America's leading designer and marketer of gifts, garden and home... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers gets new Web site
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. revamps their Web site to effectively cater to their customers. New products, new categories and easier navigation are just the beginning of Manual's makeover.Freshening up for spring... more »
Old favorites mingle with new treasures at The Pilgrim
When the original owners of The Pilgrim in Westwood Shopping Center decided to close their gift shop after 35 years, Joan Poole couldn't believe it.Poole, who at the time ran the Red Cross in Moore... more »
Gifts for all occasions
Houghton — For Amy Negro, there is truth to the saying that time flies when you're having fun. Since she opened the doors to her downtown Houghton gift shop, The Wicker & Willow Co., in... more »
Enesco signs long term agreement with Boyds Collection
Itasca, Ill. - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term, worldwide, strategic agreement with The Boyds Collection, Ltd. Under the agreement, Boyds... more »
Way Out Wax Transforms Candle Consciousness
Morrisville, VT - Respect the Earth and pamper yourself by lighting a guilt-free and deliciously scented new offering from Way Out Wax. Handcrafted using 100 percent certified organic essential oils and certified GMO-free soy wax,... more »
Mele – The Family Tradition Continues
UTICA, NY - Mele Companies, Inc. - Mele Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond R. Mele as President of the Mele organization.Since joining the company in 1982, Raymond has had diverse... more »
U.S. Weekly ICSC Retail Sales Decrease as Gas Prices Rise, Redbook Sales Advance
Consumers faced yet another record week of oil prices at the pump in the week ending May 3, contributing to a week-over-week decline in retail sales across the nation, according to the International Council of... more »
