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Protecting Yourself From Copycats
Q: In 2004, a toy retailer requested a number of samples and specifications from our company for a craft kit we have been producing and selling. After several months of "evaluation," the company said they... more »
Live from the NSS!
New York - The 61st annual National Stationery Show was a flurry of activity on Opening Day, Sunday, May 20, with attendees and exhibitors reporting a renewed energy on the Show floor over previous years.... more »
Feeling the broken bridge blues; Though traffic has improved, local businesses say sales are still lagging
Jane Tarrance sat behind the counter of Collectors Antique Mall on Tuesday perusing "The Pat Conroy Cookbook.""I've done really good catching up on my reading since the (J.E. McTeer) bridge closed," said Tarrance, who owns... more »
Big plans in Prosser for Princess
Prosser -- Sitting in the darkened balcony of Prosser's Princess Theater, Rich and Deb Wallace paused a minute to take it all in -- the nearly 300 emerald green theater chairs below, the trompe l'oeil... more »
Minority business at BWI assessed; Tenant complaints prompt Md. audit of concessions firm
State auditors are examining BWI's concessions manager and the minority-owned shops and restaurants participating in a program designed to help them prosper, after mixed results, lawsuits and tenant complaints.Some minority business owners say the airport... more »
Gift-shop girl
Maureen Duffy is manager of volunteer services at Lakewood Hospital. It's a job that has her in charge of the hospital's gift shop -- and its two dozen or so volunteer workers and handful of... more »
More bling, less blah for shore shoppers
Not that long ago, shoppers at the Jersey Shore could expect to wade through the shallow end of the retail world.At a typical resort store, customers might find a kitschy collection of cheap T-shirts, salt-water... more »
Boston Gift Show Launches New Buyer Webinar
The Boston Gift Show has announced plans to expand its education component by launching a New Buyer Webinar, to be presented in advance of the Show, on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 1:00pm EST. Sponsored... more »
New Companies to Highlight Handmade
White Plains, NY - Some 30 first-time exhibitors will join Handmade at the New York International Gift Fair - with most of the newcomers located together at the 1D Hall entrance to the division -... more »
York Beach shop offers candles and collectibles
YORK — Open on weekends since the first weekend in May, Seashore Candles & Collectibles is much more than a candle or gift shop. For owner Diana Flynn, it is a path toward recovery and... more »
Gift and Home Resources Expand for August 2007 New York International Gift Fair
White Plains, NY - Expansion of gift and home resources - across several key divisions - will make the 153rd semi-annual New York International Gift Fair a "must attend" market, Saturday, August 11, through Thursday,... more »
donovandesigns Unveils New Creations
New York, NY - Gifts that get "oohs" and "aahs," notes that get noticed, gift wrap that gets saved—donovandesigns' newest creations will grab your attention and get your customers talking. Donovandesigns' new line-up of personalized... more »
