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October 2, 2007
Toy Retailers Encouraged About Holidays

Toy sellers' fears of a widespread boycott of Chinese-made toys have not taken hold so far, despite the recall of more than 20 million playthings made there. Merchants are reporting an improvement in business, including... more »

October 2, 2007
New business using soft touch on patrons

Deerfield - Heather Langdon pressed her cheek to the sleeve of a bathrobe whose fibers come from bamboo and soy."It's extremely soft," she said.Langdon is the owner of Esscentuals, one of Deerfield's newest businesses. The... more »

October 2, 2007
‘Secret’ survey finds shops lacking

A secret survey of three major Sydney shopping centres has uncovered a number of key areas for improvement in current retailing practices. Store signage, layout and cleanliness together with shop attendants' presentation, product knowledge and... more »

October 1, 2007
Inflatable innovation

Vicky Thompson can take a cluster of balloons and turn it into a life-sized bride and groom, enormous palm trees or three-dimensional champagne glasses bubbling over and spilling across a room.As the owner of Balloons,... more »

October 1, 2007
When it comes to this game, firm’s executives know the drill

When a close friend gave Gary Fewell a board game called Wildcatter, based on the oil and gas industry, he was more than mildly intrigued.By the time he played the game with his teenage son,... more »

October 1, 2007
Old Town Merchants Worry Cruisers Will Pass Them By

Some Old Town Bay St. Louis shop owners are unhappy with the decision to host this year's Cruisin the Coast venue in the city's Depot District.Last year, the devastation that remained from Katrina forced the... more »

September 28, 2007
Women’s Co-op Launches Another Stylish and Eco-Friendly Collection

Toronto, Ontario - Bazura Biz is pleased to announce the launch of another new collection of stylish and eco-friendly bags made by a women's cooperative in the Philippines. The new Woven Bag collection adds glamour... more »

September 28, 2007
ENESCO Acquires Our Name is Mud

Itasca, Ill. - Enesco LLC, a global leader in the giftware and home/ garden decor market, today announced the Company's second acquisition with the purchase of the assets of Mud Productions, Inc. DBA Our Name... more »

September 28, 2007
Pacific Market Center Announces 2008 Shows

WHO: Pacific Market CenterWHAT: Seattle Market WeekWinter Gift & Home Accessories Show: January 30-February 5, 2008Spring Home Decor & Gift Show: April 26-29, 2008Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show: August 13-19, 2008WHERE:Pacific Market Center6100 4th... more »

September 28, 2007
Leading Gift Vendors Host First-of-its-Kind Event at Atlanta Gift Show; April Cornell Block Party Offers Fun and Savings

Atlanta, Ga. - April Cornell licensees Now Designs, Certified International Corp. and Evergreen Enterprises, Inc. have partnered together to host a first-of-its kind Block Party event for buyers at the January 2008 Atlanta International Gift... more »

September 28, 2007
Getting the jump on Santa Claus: For some shoppers, it’s never too early to start

Amid rows of candy corn, ghouls and costumes, Santa is lurking around the corner as the holiday shopping season gets started.Lauren Davis, manager at The Inside Story gift shop in Madison, said the store doesn't... more »

September 28, 2007
Collage artist opens The Beat of My Art gift shop in Naperville

When artist Debbie Egizio opened an art gallery and gift shop in Naperville, her goal was to make it comfortable and inviting."People sometimes feel intimidated by galleries. I created a place that's warm and friendly,"... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less

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