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November 16, 2007
Rachel Tribble: Giving the Gift of Fine Art

Rachel Tribble-Stuart, Florida resident and nationally known fine artist-has her paintings hanging on the walls of some of the finest homes internationally. She has been featured in several national magazines, including American Style, Florida Design,... more »

November 16, 2007
Planet Dog Foundation Unleashes Grants

Portland, ME- The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog's non-profit, is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall, 2007 grants. PDF has awarded $50,000 in grants to six organizations with small, yet effective programs... more »

November 16, 2007
New Kate McRostie Collections to be Launched with Certified International and CounterArt at Atlanta Market

Wilmington, NC - Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today that Certified International and CounterArt will both be launching new product collections featuring the designs of Kate McRostie at the January 2008 Atlanta International Gift &... more »

November 16, 2007
FINDS Dallas Temp Show Expands to Offer More Products

Dallas, TX - - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced that the F!NDS Dallas Temp Show will expand in January and offer buyers more new products than ever before. Merchandise... more »

November 16, 2007
Peking Handicraft Debuts Pillows with Amy Brazil Dog Designs

San Francisco, Calif. - Cute and cuddly, Peking Handicraft's newest collection of trendy dog pillows will have tongues wagging! And it's no surprise, considering pet products are the fastest growing category in the gift industry,... more »

November 16, 2007
Zoobies Awarded Top Toy of the Year by TD Monthly

Toy Directory Monthly has named Mashaka the Monkey by ZoobiesTM as recipient of their 2007 Top Toy Award. Mashaka is an adorable red monkey with gangly arms that transforms into a pillow and blanket. According... more »

November 16, 2007
New gift shop set to open before December

Carlsbad — There's a leap of faith required when opening any new business, so Pam and Terry Seal feel the name of their new shop is especially appropriate.Divine Cottage, a shop offering a number of... more »

November 16, 2007
Retail Notebook: Couple in Ballard focus their curiosity on free trade

While on vacation in Thailand with their teenage sons, Tammy and Andy James, the owners of Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on the Seattle waterfront, had one of those moments that suddenly make everything else fall... more »

November 15, 2007
Bridgewater Launches Four New Fragrances for 2008

Fragrances for Spring 2008:TULIPS - A very soft elegant fragrance with fresh tops notes of the morning dew in honor of the beautiful flower. Tulips by Bridgewater will be available in a 22 oz., 14... more »

November 13, 2007
GLM And Dror Benshetrit Partner to Enhance Accent on Design

White Plains, NY - Emerging design resources, and the overall ambient design of Accent on Design will expand through GLM's partnership with Dror Benshetrit, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in product design, architecture, and art direction,... more »

November 13, 2007
Seminars, Events & Promotions Offer Added Value at Winter 2008 NYIGF

White Plains, NY - A full slate of educational programming, after-hours networking events and exciting promotions will be offered at the 154th semi-annual edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), February 1-6, 2008,... more »

November 13, 2007
Richard Hull SALeS Opens Showroom at Pacific Market Center

Seattle - Pacific Market Center continues to grow and proudly announces RH Studio, the showroom division of Richard Hull, SALeS, as the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms. Representing product lines in the... more »