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New Introductions by Kat Nouri
San Francisco, CA - Modern-twist offers an innovative take on placemats by taking the use of silicone to a whole new level—one that is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but also silky to... more »
19th Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced; Dallas Market Center and ART presented awards during gala event
Dallas, TX - - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) announced the winners of the 19th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Saturday, January... more »
Peking Handicraft Introduces Products for Men
San Francisco, Calif. - Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware, introduces new products that offer options for men to decorate their favorite room. The firm's... more »
Woodstock Chimes Adds Statuary to Garden Offerings
Woodstock Chimes, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of precision-tuned wind chimes and premium musical gifts, has added a collection of Granite Garden Sculptures to its offering of garden decor products. Like the company's popular... more »
New Name Your Own Baby
Edison, NJ - Adora, one of the leading designers and crafters of fine limited edition and collectible dolls, introduces 43 new dolls to its popular Name Your Own Baby collection. The new lineup includes two... more »
Russ Berrie opens showroom at Pacific Market Center
Seattle - Pacific Market Center, the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, announces the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms, Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., worldwide designer, developer, and distributor of... more »
Loralei Cove a gift Mecca Ray Carter
There is a store in Brentwood where one can find unique gifts and fine decorator items like those found in Sebastopol, Carmel, Sausalito or Laguna Beach. In fact, with the opening of Loralei Cove last... more »
10 reasons to shop downtown Rochester
Yes, the Fire & Ice Festival on Friday and Saturday in downtown Rochester includes ice sculpture demonstrations, a family snowshoe race, ice skating, fireworks and a chance to see sled dogs in action.But the best... more »
Survey Finds Support for “Buy Local” Boosted Holiday Spending at Independent Stores
MINNEAPOLIS, MN —As major chains report weak holiday sales, a nationwide survey of 1,382 independent retailers has found that a desire to support locally owned businesses is emerging as a factor in people's shopping choices.... more »
When January Sales Don
Most retailers realise that the hardest task they are confronted with is generating higher levels of foot traffic. Customers increasingly value their time and think twice before they use this valuable and finite commodity. This... more »
Success is sweet for fudge shop in Apalachin
Candy Kelly of Owego owns a fudge factory. And, if that's not appropriate enough, Kelly's daughter, Collette Duddy, who started the business, named the shop Fuddy Duddy's Fudge Factory.Duddy, 43, of Spencer, launched her fudge-making... more »
Aprons make a fashion comeback
Tahira Darling doesn't need to cook to wear aprons. It's her fashion accessory."It's a conversation piece," Darling said, wearing a ruffled blue and red apple-themed full-length vintage apron. "People see them and get nostalgic."During the... more »
