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Welcome mat is out for campaign workers; State rejected idea, but Nashua merchants promote discount program
Nashua -- There are just a handful of presidential candidate field offices here and months to go before the big day. But downtown businesses in this city are gearing up to take advantage of New... more »
Stop by this store, just for a spell
Monroe — An old-fashioned straw broom hangs on the wall at Talisman, a New Age gift and craft shop at 150 Main St., but nobody grabs it to clean house.It's a magical broom. "You would... more »
High Tea
Call this the Eloise part of the story. You remember Eloise—the precocious imp who lived in New York's Plaza Hotel and often ordered room service when she couldn't sleep.Like Eloise, Gail Baral was a bit... more »
Leave the shore behind with tote bags made from recycled sails
When Beth Shissler walked into Hannah Kubiak's life three years ago, Hannah was cruising along, doing her thing, which happened to be making tote bags out of recycled sails. Since 1999, she has spent her... more »
Big-box stores are homing in on teachers; They hope discounts will reward and reel in the out-of-pocket spenders
The back-to-school season often has parents scouring ads for discounts and promotions on school supplies.But teachers are looking for discounts, too. And major retailers are starting to focus on this market, since teachers often end... more »
Downtown Bristol atmosphere and merchants are attracting diverse new businesses
Bristol, Va. - Scott Howard can't stop talking about the warm welcome he's received from people in the Twin City.The owner of Short Sheet Fabric, Howard recently opened his business in the former J.C. Penney... more »
New Product Announcement from Prosperity Tree
Bring Another Seat to the Table! When you're ready to work, you need a seat at the table. And your gadgets need a seat, too. Now there's iSeats for the table or desk - a... more »
Peek-A-Boo Bag makes a game of idle time for little ones
Draper, UT - Imagine you're at the airport and they've delayed your flight for three hours. No big deal. You go to the gift shop and pick up a few choice magazines. Now imagine your... more »
Luxury Consumers Spent More Buying Luxuries in the Second Quarter, but Consumer Confidence Wavered
Stevens, PA — Affluent consumers went on a spending spree for luxuries in the second quarter 2007. The typical luxury consumer spent $15,283 buying luxury goods and services during the second quarter, 9 percent more... more »
Couple’s shoe is made specially for toddler set
When Kim and Brian Gross picked up their 1-year-old daughter Riley from day care, she was often barefoot -- even in the winter.Because the child's shoes were hard-soled, the day care workers took them off... more »
Boston Gift Show Experiences Surge in First-Time Exhibitors
White Plains, NY - The Boston Gift Show will deliver fresh resources to retailers this September, as more than 60 companies make their debut at the September 15-18, 2007, edition taking place at the Boston... more »
Wilton Armetale Goes to the Dogs at the NY International Gift Show
Mount Joy, PA - Celebrate the dog days of summer with Wilton Armetale's pet-themed picture frames, featured products of the Wilton Home Collection on display at the New York International Gift Show, Javits booth number... 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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