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Cooperation can be good business for everyone
It could have been a lonely night at the Book Rack in Arlington.Owner Mike Buglio wanted to host a Harry Potter extravaganza, but the neighboring shops are usually closed in the evening. In a remarkable... more »
New home decor shop opens on Liberty Square
There are probably not many home decor shops named after a cat, but Crybaby Farm Gifts and Design is one of them.According to manager Teresa Confer, a stray kitten showed up at the Ehney family... more »
Playing in the dirt pays off
St. Petersburg - Learning history for some people is like eating vegetables: something good for you that you'd rather not do. For Brian Evensen, it's dessert and he's finally getting to enjoy some sweet success."I've... more »
New shop opening up at Knoll Crest
Artist Laura Brown Egan and entrepreneur Sandee Abele are opening on Saturday Desdemona's Fine Art and Other Cool Stuff, an art gallery and nautical gift shop.The store is opening in the Knoll Crest Shopping Plaza... more »
Parents Choose ‘Last Word’ First
Buffalo, NY - The National Parenting Center has awarded Buffalo Games' Last Word Party Game the 2007 Seal of Approval. Last Word is the uproarious race to have the final say! Players advance to the... more »
Dani Natural Products Introduces Corn-Based Packaging For New Product; Continues Commitment to Sustainability
Bend, Oregon - DANI Natural Products announced today the launch of a new product line - The Eco. The Eco pure soy candle and natural reed diffuser will be sold in clear containers made from... more »
10-Year Partnership with Accessories Resource Team Announced; Includes Strategic Plan to Extend Membership and Enhance Industry
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale resource, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) today formally announced a 10-year partnership. This strategic alliance includes long-range plans designed to further enhance ART and... more »
Leanin’ Tree Produces Greener Greeting Cards With New ‘Zero VOC’ Ink
Boulder, Colo. — Leanin' Tree, Inc., a leading alternative greeting card company, has converted their printing operation to use a new "zero VOC" soy-based ink that eliminates harmful emissions into the environment. The company had... more »
Gently Spoken “Sprouts” New Introductions; Three new Eat Your Peas books offer “peas” and praise for in-laws
Anoka, Minn. - Using the written word to hug, cherish and encourage others in times of friendship, grief or life's celebrations is how author Cheryl Karpen touches millions of hearts across the nation. "At Gently... more »
Nine Year Old Selects Store Products
If nine years old seems too young to be a buyer for a store, think again. What better way to attract young buyers to a gift shop than to have one of those young buyers... more »
Citing Economic Concerns, NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Gains of Four Percent
Washington, September 20, 2007 -- The National Retail Federation today released its forecast for the upcoming 2007 holiday season, predicting that sales will rise 4.0 percent this year to $474.5 billion*. "Retailers are in for... more »
Are You a Tightwad or a Spendthrift? And What Does This Mean for Retailers?
Men are bigger tightwads than women; younger people are more likely to be spendthrifts than older people; and the more educated a person is, the more likely he or she is to be a tightwad.While... more »
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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/![]()
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📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.
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