News
‘Secret’ survey finds shops lacking
A secret survey of three major Sydney shopping centres has uncovered a number of key areas for improvement in current retailing practices. Store signage, layout and cleanliness together with shop attendants' presentation, product knowledge and... more »
Inflatable innovation
Vicky Thompson can take a cluster of balloons and turn it into a life-sized bride and groom, enormous palm trees or three-dimensional champagne glasses bubbling over and spilling across a room.As the owner of Balloons,... more »
When it comes to this game, firm’s executives know the drill
When a close friend gave Gary Fewell a board game called Wildcatter, based on the oil and gas industry, he was more than mildly intrigued.By the time he played the game with his teenage son,... more »
Old Town Merchants Worry Cruisers Will Pass Them By
Some Old Town Bay St. Louis shop owners are unhappy with the decision to host this year's Cruisin the Coast venue in the city's Depot District.Last year, the devastation that remained from Katrina forced the... more »
Women’s Co-op Launches Another Stylish and Eco-Friendly Collection
Toronto, Ontario - Bazura Biz is pleased to announce the launch of another new collection of stylish and eco-friendly bags made by a women's cooperative in the Philippines. The new Woven Bag collection adds glamour... more »
ENESCO Acquires Our Name is Mud
Itasca, Ill. - Enesco LLC, a global leader in the giftware and home/ garden decor market, today announced the Company's second acquisition with the purchase of the assets of Mud Productions, Inc. DBA Our Name... more »
Pacific Market Center Announces 2008 Shows
WHO: Pacific Market CenterWHAT: Seattle Market WeekWinter Gift & Home Accessories Show: January 30-February 5, 2008Spring Home Decor & Gift Show: April 26-29, 2008Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show: August 13-19, 2008WHERE:Pacific Market Center6100 4th... more »
Leading Gift Vendors Host First-of-its-Kind Event at Atlanta Gift Show; April Cornell Block Party Offers Fun and Savings
Atlanta, Ga. - April Cornell licensees Now Designs, Certified International Corp. and Evergreen Enterprises, Inc. have partnered together to host a first-of-its kind Block Party event for buyers at the January 2008 Atlanta International Gift... more »
Getting the jump on Santa Claus: For some shoppers, it’s never too early to start
Amid rows of candy corn, ghouls and costumes, Santa is lurking around the corner as the holiday shopping season gets started.Lauren Davis, manager at The Inside Story gift shop in Madison, said the store doesn't... more »
Collage artist opens The Beat of My Art gift shop in Naperville
When artist Debbie Egizio opened an art gallery and gift shop in Naperville, her goal was to make it comfortable and inviting."People sometimes feel intimidated by galleries. I created a place that's warm and friendly,"... more »
Offinger’s Marketplaces Announces 2008 Dates
Offinger's Marketplaces have announced the dates for their 2008 Immediate Delivery (cash & carry) Wholesale Trade Shows to be held in Columbus Ohio.January 18-19, 2008, Veterans Memorial BuildingMarch 14-15, 2008, Veterans Memorial BuildingAugust 15-16, 2008,... more »
Teddy Bear Depot offers mix of goods
Ware - The Teddy Bear Depot and Coffee Bar on Main Street is a new business that is almost too good to be true.Conceived by Dale E. Ramsey, the large, pristine store at 47 Main... more »
