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Recent recalls raise concerns about holiday buying
Addi Belle Rudman of Ramsey celebrated her first birthday a week ago. Among the gifts she received were a clock, a beanbag chair and other furniture for her playroom and bedroom; books; and gift certificates... more »
As airports look to retail revenue, travelers get more shops
New York -- If you've done any traveling lately, you've likely noticed that many airports are looking more like malls."I was kind of surprised to see jewelry here," said Jackie Steven of Aberdeen, Scotland, while... more »
Cynthia Webb Designs Assists Effort to Rebuild Camp Stevens; Sales of Popular Piece Will Help Repair Buildings Damaged by Fire
San Diego gift designer Cynthia Webb is donating 100 percent of the proceeds of her "Quiet Time" treescape ornament to help rebuild Camp Stevens, the Julian conference and retreat center heavily damaged by a Sept.... more »
STUDIO Development Continues With Exhibitor Selection & Logo Introduction
White Plains, NY - Suppliers of the industry's most-trend forward merchandise are gravitating towards STUDIO , a new lifestyle division debuting at the winter 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).STUDIO - a showcase for... more »
ImagiPLAY makes Green Pages list
Boulder, CO - Just as children are the offspring of human beings, human beings are the offspring of the earth. And it's her passionate belief in that philosophy that drives Barbera Aimes, founder and President... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Features Annabelle’s Blossoms
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc, introduces Annabelle's Blossoms, a beguiling home decor collection including tabletop ceramics and finely woven tapestry decor.While autumn reaches its peak with the leaves, rewind the hands of... more »
Mother and son turn glass making into business
Phyllis L'Hommedieu planned to be a computer scientist.But her interest shifted when she took a stained glass class at Cal State Fullerton.Unfortunately, she had to drop the class after one of her son's suffered an... more »
Glorious glow: Gemstones are a key accessory here and around the world
Viewers who got a glimpse of KDKA-TV news anchor Patrice King Brown's purple necklace last Tuesday night may have considered it simply a piece of pretty jewelry.But to James Schuster, the amethyst and tanzanite adornment... more »
Chinese toy recalls mixed gift for U.S. makers
Deborah Evanoff thought she'd traded her frantic Silicon Valley career for a lazier pace when she took over the low-tech toy company her parents founded in the late 1960s.Instead, she's ramping up Arrowcopter Inc.'s manufacturing... more »
Retailers worry, but hope to fill Santa’s sleigh
Merchants are already shelving Christmas goods and trying to get a jump-start on what is expected to be a lackluster holiday season.An ailing housing market, high energy prices and slew of Chinese toy recalls are... more »
Hiring for the holidays
Jack-o-lanterns aren't carved yet, but Great Falls retailers, from big box stores to smaller caterers, are already looking for extra workers to staff their businesses during the longer and busier holiday shopping days.Competition to hire... more »
Family opens gift shop, finding a new season for their own dreams
Natchez — Their store may look and smell like autumn, but that's exactly what the owners of new Natchez shop Seasons were hoping for.Owned by mother and daughters trio Melva Findley, Melissa Findley and Sarah... more »
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According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, recreational boating saw a 35% increase in annual economic activity between 2018 and 2023, from $170 billion to $230 billion. Products from Mud Pie, TownPride USA and Gail Force Water Sports provide essentials for the day including apparel, tabletop and entertainment.![]()
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