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The Arcade’s hidden gem
Sometimes, Don Beohner feels like he has to wave his hands over his head to get out the message, "I'm still here!" Beohner owns Copacetic, a lively jewelry and gift store on the second floor... more »
Nonprofit wants to revive downtown as shopping hub
Chester Blair, 57, remembers when Nashville's downtown was a place to be seen. Brightly lit stores selling men's suits and other merchandise lined Fourth and Fifth avenues."Downtown used to be a hub. It was a... more »
Sad, self-absorbed shoppers spend more
Boston - If you're sad and shopping, watch your wallet: A new study shows people's spending judgment goes out the window when they're down, especially if they're a bit self-absorbed.Study participants who watched a sadness-inducing... more »
Leslie Nathan-Street, Giftware and Home Accents Industry Veteran Joins Gift and Home Channel.com as New President to Lead Growth
NEW YORK, NY - Leslie Nathan-Street has been named President of the recently launched Gift & Home Channel, Leslie brings to the Gift & Home Channel over 21 years of experience in the giftware and... more »
Giftcraft Celebrates World Headquarters Grand Opening
Brampton, Ontario - Hundreds of retailers and members of the gift and home decor industry celebrated the Grand Opening of Giftcraft's new corporate headquarters on Jan. 26. The gala event, held prior to CGTA Show... more »
Dallas Market Center Announces Best of Show Awards
Dallas, TX - - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandising resource, recently announced the winners of the 2008 January Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. Recipients were recognized during the... more »
Dicksons Offers Larry Weingartner’s Photography
Dicksons, Inc. has introduced a collection of products featuring Larry Weingartner's Calming the Storm art print. Larry has been blessed with a gift of artistic photography and an eye to see and capture the beauty... more »
At careers’ end, prospects blossom in flower, gift shop
Friends Becky Morales and Karen Amato had benefits, good wages and decades of experience at their jobs when they were laid off when their respective companies went under.The women, who had met years before when... more »
Stores post disappointing January sales
New York - Here's a sign of how shaky the economy has become: Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) says its shoppers are redeeming their holiday gift cards for basic items -- pasta sauce, diapers, laundry detergent -- instead... more »
“Euros Accepted” signs pop up in New York City
New York - In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for... more »
GIFT SHOP Magazine Announces Winner of January Retail Forum Giveaway
Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is happy to announce that Scarlet Morgan, co-owner of the Trendy Trunk in Hendersonville, TN, is the winner of GIFT SHOP Forum's January raffle. She wins a video iPod... more »
Extracts Presents Best New Product Awards
New York, NY - Danielle and Company was awarded "Best of Show" yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness. Awards also were presented in five product-specific... more »
