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March 7, 2007
Liberty Hospital gift shop refurbished, expanded;Employees, visitors keep volunteer clerks busy

If you arrive at the hospital empty handed to visit your favorite aunt, don't worry. Liberty Hospital Auxiliary's gift shop provides the opportunity to pick up a little present on site."Actually, the gift shop is... more »

March 6, 2007
New Butterfly Bungalow Let’s You Experience Live Butterflies Up Close

(SHAFTER, CALIF., December 1, 2006) - Ever want to get up close to a real butterfly but couldn't because they fly away so quickly? Well now you can with Insect Lore's new Butterfly Bungalow .The... more »

March 5, 2007
burton + BURTON President Maxine H. Burton Honored by University System of Georgia

Maxine H. Burton, President and Founder of burton + BURTON (Bogart, GA), was recently named as one of thirty influential leaders who have benefited from a University System of Georgia (USG) education. Other honorees include... more »

March 1, 2007
Uniqueness helps Floto’s flourish

Floto's Gift Shop, 123 Washington Ave., with its distinctive green porcelain panels, has done well with the tourist and local trade for years. "We had a good year in 2006 and expect the same in... more »

March 1, 2007
Gift shop welcomes green contest entries

An eco-friendly gift store in south Minneapolis is searching for community members with a little creativity and a knack for recycling.Re Gifts, which opened in September at 1832 E. 42nd St., is sponsoring a contest... more »

February 25, 2007
Hallmark Releases New Line of Cards

Buying a greeting card for someone's birthday, anniversary or if they're feeling under the weather is pretty straightforward. But what if they're undergoing chemotherapy or struggling with depression? "Get Well Soon" probably won't cut it.Likewise,... more »

February 25, 2007
Gift shop owner gives her customers the personal touch

Take one look at any corner of Past and Presents Home Decor and Gifts in Cooper City, and your eyes will need a moment to process the wide variety of things for sale."The philosophy is... more »

February 19, 2007
Pet products stand out at gift fair; Annual event lets retailers see what might leap off shelves

It was at the San Francisco International Gift Fair that the Pet Rock was discovered in the mid-1970s, and later the Cabbage Patch Kid.Now 54 years old, the fair -- which opened Saturday and ends... more »

February 13, 2007
Publicity is sweet for Jeff shop

Jill and Warren Schimpff know what to expect. They will be greeted tomorrow by 30 or 40 e-mailed orders, maybe twice that many far-flung questions and requests. It happens each time The History Channel features... more »

February 2, 2007
burton + BURTON Wins Retailers

burton + BURTON's 4900 sq. ft. showroom was recently named as a winner of the 2007 Retailers' Choice for Most Inspiring Showroom at the Chicago Market. The Chicago Market: Living and GivingTM, is a weeklong... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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