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St. Paddy’s Day sales projections expand in 2007
Consumers are projected to spend $3.76 billion to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, an average of $35 each, according to the National Retail Federation.The total is up from last year's $27.94 a person -... more »
A Pet Cause Celebre; The Eco-Faithful Lap Up Green Items for Dogs, Cats, Fish
Pet Essentials opened eight years ago in a small space on 14th Street NW, with the pledge to sell only natural and holistic products for the dogs, cats, ferrets and tropical fish of the U... more »
GIFT SHOP Magazine announces the launch of its newly redesigned website
HANOVER, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine, the fresh new voice in gift retail, announces the launch of its fresh, new website: GIFTSHOPMag.com. The website now includes all articles published in GIFT SHOP magazine. Visitors will... more »
DONOVANDESIGNS Acquires 2 SKIRTS
Columbus, Ohio March 8, 2007 - donovandesigns, LLC, a unique stationery and paper goods company, announced today they have purchased the assets of 2 Skirts, a stationery line previously owned by Michelle Cotter of Atlanta,... more »
Museum Buys
It is good that Joyce Simanek, manager of the museum gift store at the Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology, loves to shop.She relishes the daunting duty of finding items that reflect the Ice Age... more »
Retailer and exhibitor commitments build momentum for Cadeaux, the luxury gift collection at JCK
WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 12 2007 - Leading manufacturers and retailers of luxury resources have confirmed their participation in the premiere edition of Cadeaux, The Luxury Gift Collection at JCK, launching June 1-5, 2007, at... more »
Crafty women; Four Naples residents have converted their hobbies into booming businesses
Knitting needles and yarn are useless, unless you know what to do with them.But when you do, the possibilities are endless.Four crafty Naples women have converted hobbies into businesses, stocking their stores to tempt enthusiasts... more »
New, bigger gift shop opens at BRMC
What comes to mind when the words "hospital gift shop" are uttered? Usually images of a place where someone can get magazines, books, a candy bar or two and flowers.That, however, is not the case... more »
Experience and passion just a few of Teal’s ‘Favorite Things’
The call of My Favorite Things is almost irresistible to Lauren Teal.It is this love of the place, Teal agrees, that is foundational to the success of the retail gift shop at Betton Place.There is... more »
GHTA Finalizes 2007 Board of Directors, Fills Vacancy
The Gift and Homes Trade Association announces the 2007 roster for its Board of Directors with the addition of Pete Day of Oak Patch Gifts, John Handley of Accents & Occasions, John Haste of IMAX,... more »
Cherokee Business: Canton baker has a lot at stake in cakes
Jill Brown started her baking business in the basement kitchen of her Canton home."I'd bake cakes for my children's birthday parties," said Brown. "When my kids' friends saw the cakes, they'd want one for their... more »
Spiritual Health: Store focuses on products that promote well-being
Debbie Lunsford and her husband, Bill, own Nature's Gift, a specialty store that sells such items as herbal teas and oils for aroma therapy.Debbie Lunsford drew from her experiences in Portland, Ore., when she opened... more »