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U.S. Toy Industry Association announces Pasierb as new president and CEO
The U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA), the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, has announced that Stephen J. Pasierb will... more »
Etsy files registration statement for proposed Initial Public Offering
Etsy, Inc., an online and offline marketplace where people around the world connect to make, sell and buy unique goods, announced Wednesday, March 4, that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with... more »
GCA Announces 2015 LOUIE Awards Finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists of its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards, which recognize the “best of the best” in the more than $7 billion greeting card and social expression industry.“We are thrilled... more »
Vandor adds SpongeBob SquarePants to list of pop icon licenses
Vandor, LLC recently welcomed Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants to its roster of pop icon licenses, as well as six new product categories to its Winter 2015 catalog. Vandor’s newest license and pop culture icon will ensure its... more »
San Francisco Gift Fair exhibitors enjoy productive winter show
San Francisco International Gift Fair winter edition exhibitors reported steady order-writing and quality traffic during the show, which was Feb. 21-24, 2015. Attracting top western region and national retail buyers from wineries, galleries, lifestyle, specialty... more »
New Haven Clothing Shop Opens Middletown Location
Middletown, CT - The owners of a successful women's clothing boutique in New Haven have opened a second location inside the Main Street Market indoor mall.Yurway Boutique owners Ronen Yur and Marcia Calisman opened their... more »
Candyality’s Fourth Store Planned for Andersonville, With More Licorice
Andersonville, IL - Candyality is bringing its gummi bear bins and licorice bar — stocked with a lot more licorice — to Andersonville.Owner Terese McDonald said her fourth location will open at the corner of... more »
AmericasMart, Houzz teaming up for educational event at Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market show
AmericasMart Atlanta and Houzz will host an exclusive home and design business educational event, titled “Houzz Your Business?,” in conjunction with the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market, set for March 13-15, 2015.The... more »
Dsenyo to launch student-designed jewelry collection in fight against poaching
Dsenyo is launching a student-designed snare wire jewelry collection as part of its mission to end poaching in rural Zambia.Last fall, the brand sponsored its first “Design for Change: Help Make Poaching History” competition, inviting students... more »
Owner of Hobby Store Carries on Husband’s Legacy
White Township, IN - Tucked away in the Indiana West shopping plaza in White Township, there is a store that just might literally have something for everyone.“I tell people we have one of everything and... more »
Local Shop Features Handmade Craft Items
Dallas, PA - Lyn Carey describes her tiny craft shop, tucked away on Main Street, as a “brick and mortar Etsy.”Earth and Wears is a haven for local artisans seeking a home for their handmade... more »
What’s in Store?
Gulf Breeze, FL - Blue Sky Gift Shoppe... here for every special occasion.Every now and then a gift shop will come along that sets a standard for others to look up to. A place that... more »
