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High IntenCity Introduces Pre-made Gift Sets
High IntenCity's original, interchangeable, charm jewelry program, CHARM IT!, introduces pre-made gift sets to the brand. CHARM IT! welcomes girls to the endless and exciting world of charms - all with a simple snap of... more »
GHTA to Host Industry’s First Ever ‘Unconference’
The Gift and Home Trade Association, the industry's non-profit professional trade association, announces that it will host the industry's first ever "Unconference" one day prior to the association's 2007 Annual Conference in La Jolla. Unlike... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Receives PIAS Graphics Award
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc, receives the "Best of Category" graphics award from the Printing Industry Association of the South (PIAS) for the Spring 2007 Collection catalog.Scriptina or Monterey? Version one or... more »
Acclaimed Artist, Gina Freehill, Joins Roman, Inc. First Line is “Peace by Piece”
Internationally famous artist Gina Freehill has signed an agreement to design lines of giftware and decorative accessories for Roman, Inc. The first of these is "Piece by Peace."Capturing the universal desire for love and piece,... more »
Tips from Tiffany’s
In the world of retailing, few items are as recognizable as the turquoise Tiffany box wrapped in a white satin bow. And -- not coincidentally -- even fewer American companies have enjoyed close to two... more »
Field of Flowers’ business blooms
Donn Flipse learned the floral business from the floor up."From the age of 8, I started helping around the holidays, sweeping up floors," says Flipse, a third generation florist. "When I got out of [Dartmouth]... more »
Costco will reshape Lakewood Center
Lakewood - In what may become a growing business paradigm for regional shopping centers across the nation, Costco announced Monday its plans to take over the former Macy's retail space at Lakewood Center.When the 159,000-square-foot... more »
Electra woman restores building, opens shop
Electra - Saving the past is a key to Electra's future, said resident Janice Cranford.That's why she's dedicated herself to restoring the old First National Bank building in downtown Electra."I'm probably one of the biggest... more »
Analysts Foresee So-So Holiday Sales Season
Holiday spending may mirror back-to-school trends, surging late in the season."This holiday will not be that bad for fashion," said Marshal Cohen, chief retail strategist at The NPD Group. "Customers will not be distracted by... more »
A business blossoms in Wartrace
Emma Goldman had the right idea when she said, "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck."Everyone knows that flowers are a great way to say "I love you," but little... more »
‘A phenomenal deal’ New owner pays $1.3 million to purchase Portage Square Plaza
Wooster -- A 33-year-old entrepreneur who started with a downtown gift shop has purchased nearly half of the shopping center along Portage Road incorrectly referred to as Hawkins plaza.Jason Carrick purchased the building on the... more »
Ex*Tracts Winter 2008 Date & Location Changes Announced
White Plains, NY - George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced that the Winter 2008 edition of EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, will run Saturday, February 2, through Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at... more »