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Saddleback Memorial Gift Shop a Welcome Place for Shoppers
Laguna Woods, CA - A hospital may seem an unlikely place to do one’s Christmas shopping. But Saddleback Memorial’s gift shop is fast becoming a destination for some shoppers.The 40-year-old shop received a facelift last... more »
Shop Local Pays Off For Merchants
Bordertown City, NJ - Residents were encouraged to shop local as part of Small Business Saturday and support their local businesses.“It’s been great,” Bobby McVicker, owner of Blue Moon Premium Olive Oil and Vinegar said... more »
Five Influential Bloggers Sign Strategic Partnership With Mud Pie
As part of its ongoing commitment to help boost sales for retailers carrying its products, Mud Pie has launched a new online ambassador program that harnesses the powerful consumer reach and influence of today’s style-savvy... more »
Hotel Bookings Increase, New Transportation Options Debut in Dallas
Dallas Market Center today announced an increase in hotel bookings and new travel options, creating added convenience for its upcoming Total Home and Gift Market, January 14-20, 2015. As the most centrally located marketplace, positioned... more »
ALEX BRANDS Acquires Shrinky Dinks
ALEX BRANDS® announced today that Shrinky Dinks® has joined its family of brands, which includes ALEX TOYS® , POOF®, SLINKY®, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER®, IDEAL®, ZOOB®, BACKYARD SAFARI®,ZILLIONZ® and CITIBLOCS®.Shrinky Dinks® is a globally recognized toy brand... more »
2014 Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show Attracts Coastal, Souvenir Retailers From Up, Down The Eastern Seaboard
Living up to its nickname as the "Big Kahuna," the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show attracted souvenir, beach, surf and other coastal resort retailers from up and down the eastern seaboard to the... more »
AmericasMart Presents Comprehensive Market Programming in January 2015
AmericasMart® celebrates the dynamism of the home, gift and rug industry with presentations, celebrations and gatherings at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® (Showrooms: Tuesday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 13; Temporaries: Thursday,... more »
IHRA Chairman John Grob to Receive Gift for Life’s Lifetime Achievement Award
John Grob, founder of J. Grob Associates and chairman of the International Housewares Representatives Association (IHRA), will receive the Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award from Gift for Life during the organization’s Party for Life Feb.... more »
Las Vegas Market Announces Impressive Roster of Seminars for Winter 2015
Las Vegas Market rings in the new year with a formidable series of original programming that will appeal to designers, buyers and retailers. Winter Market runs from January 18-22 and will offer attendees a wealth... more »
Re-Launch of the New Permanent Atlanta Showroom
Abbott, a leading North American designer and distributor of home décor and giftware collections, will launch their new permanent Atlanta showroom in January. Located at AmericasMart Atlanta, the showroom will service retailers year round, with... more »
New Gift Shop Features Local, Handmade Décor
San Angelo, TX - “Southwest Originals” boasts a turquoise sign with terracotta-orange lettering on the façade of 2710 Sherwood Way, where local creative Sara Peiser has opened her first gift shop.The small and intricately painted... more »
A Sweetheart of a Shop: Loveland Visitors Center Focuses on Local Merchandise
Loveland, CO - The Christmas shopper looking for uniquely Loveland gift ideas will find no shortage of Sweetheart City deals at the city Visitors Center shop."We try to focus as much as we can on... more »
