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Hestand under new ownership
Hestand Floral and Gifts, a Portales business that's been around for nearly 60 years, is under new ownership and management. Rosalie Richards and her husband, J. Mark Richards, are the new owners. They purchased the... more »
Design Legend Vladimir Kagan at Las Vegas Market on January 31
Las Vegas - Vladimir Kagan, the grandfather of modern furniture design, will visit Las Vegas on Thursday, January 31, 2008 for two exciting events in conjunction with the 2008 Winter Las Vegas Market.First, Kagan will... more »
Ceaco Launches The Simpsons Pieceless Puzzle A Revolutionary Puzzle That Won’t Cost You a Lot of D’Oh!
Newton, MA - Even Homer Simpson gets this concept: a one piece jigsaw puzzle. An original twist on a traditional classic, the Pieceless Puzzle is harder than it sounds but easy enough for everyone between... more »
OKA b. Launches 2008 Spring and Summer Shoe Line
Atlanta, GA - OKA b. expands its popular line of stylish comfort footwear with the introduction of a new 2008 Spring and Summer Collection. Available to retailers beginning January 1, 2008, the collection features new... more »
Introducing Climate Change Chocolate: New Bloomsberry & Co. Premium Dark & Milk Chocolate Bars Help Chocolate Lovers Learn how to Fight Global Warming
Salem, MA - It just got easier for consumers to help the environment and eat their chocolate too. Bloomsberry & Co., best known for its premium chocolate and award-winning packaging and Terrapass, Inc., the leading... more »
GHTA Hosts Successful Conference, UnConference in La Jolla
More than 300 industry attendees turned out for the fifth annual Gift and Home Trade Association Conference, which was held Nov. 16-17, 2007, in La Jolla, Calif., at the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel. Keynote speakers... more »
Peacock Shag Adds Five New Glittering Colors in 2008
Among the most exciting new products to be introduced in 2007 by Home Comfort, creators of the popular Jellybean accent rug, was the Peacock Shag. In 2008, Home Comfort will add 5 new sparkling colors... more »
Port Aransas boutiques provide offbeat gifts for Christmas
Port Aransas — There are plenty of reasons to head to the beach during the winter months.The hotel rates are cheaper. The restaurants are less crowded.And then, of course, there's the shopping.Never thought of doing... more »
Prinz Opens Corporate Showroom in Atlanta’s AmericasMart
Northbrook, IL - Prinz Ltd., a leading producer of decorative photo frames and albums and a wide assortment of social expression products, has announced the opening of its new corporate showroom in Atlanta.The 1,000 square-foot... more »
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Features the First Isabella Journey’s Luncheon
Hendersonville, NC - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. invites show attendees to the first annual Isabella's Journey Luncheon at the Atlanta Gift Market, Sunday, January 13. Manual continues to benefit from the success of the... more »
Jumping Jack Press Introduces Everyday Pop-Up Book; Splish, Splash, Dog Bash! To Hit Retail in May
Mason, OH - Jumping Jack Press, the pop-up book imprint from Up With Paper, announced that it will be releasing its first everyday book, Splish, Splash, Dog Bash!, in 2008.The book will be available to... more »
Holiday shopping season off to good start for retailers
Store owners and managers across the Mid-Columbia reported a positive start to the holiday shopping season during the post-Thanksgiving kickoff weekend.National retailers in the Tri-Cities saw encouraging numbers while many smaller local stores also experienced... more »
