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May 16, 2014
Junk, Wonderful Junk: New Shop to Open in Loveland

Loveland, CO - Mindy Waddell isn't shy about using the term "junk" to describe her passion. She even put it in her business name."I call it junk lovingly. It's pretty junk," she said.On Saturday, Waddell... more »

May 16, 2014
Crossville Dog Treat Business Helps teach Job Skills to Special Needs Adults

Crossville, TN - People usually start businesses to make money, but sometimes the effort is about much more than just the cash. Lois Davis started Joshua's Pet Treat Bakery six years ago for a very... more »

May 16, 2014
Greeting Card Association Announces Sponsors of 26th Annual LOUIE Awards

Winners of the Greeting Card Association's 26th Annual LOUIE Awards competition will be announced at an elegant gala on Sunday, May 18, at Espace in New York City. This important industry event - considered the... more »

May 15, 2014
Herb Shop to Open in Downtown Asheville

Asheville, NC - A new herb store is taking root in downtown Asheville.The shop, called Herbiary, is actually a Philadelphia transplant: The owners are moving one of their two locations from the Chestnut Hill neighborhood... more »

May 15, 2014
Hope After Tragedy: Mother & Daughter Launch Gift Shop

North Milton, P.E.I. - When tragedy struck their family, Nadyne Kasta and her mother Camyle Beaudry went on a journey which led them to an old schoolhouse in North Milton, P.E.I.It was there they came... more »

May 15, 2014
Finalists for Best New Product 2014 Announced

Crunchy capers from Sicily, lentil rice crispbread from East Hampton, New York, and grapefruit lilac water from Westfield, Mass., have made the finalist list for the Specialty Food Association’s sofi Award for Outstanding New Product... more »

May 15, 2014
Dean and JoJo the Dolphin Goes Digital for New Licensing Opportunities

The true life story of Dean & JoJo is a relationship between two species and a connection that transcends differences. It is the longest human and wild dolphin relationship in history. Now for the first... more »

May 15, 2014
DEMDACO announces new licensing agreement with Kathy Davis

Leawood, KS — DEMDACO®, the Leawood, Kansas-based design firm specializing in gift and home décor products, is excited to unveil a new collection of gift products from leading social expressions designer, artist and author Kathy... more »

May 15, 2014
Got Squeak?

Rich Frog Industries, a toy manufacturer from Winooski, Vermont, introduces the latest in the line of 100% cotton knit squeaky toys, the Squeaky Cow. Just the right size for a baby’s grasp, our cute little... more »

May 15, 2014
Mayflower Partners With Anagram International to Bring Extra Revenue And Extra Smiles To Specialty Toy Retailers

Watch a child’s eyes light up when presented with a beautifully giftwrapped toy. Then watch kids jump with glee when presented with a brightly colored foil balloon!Shoppers at specialty toy stores regularly ask for balloons.... more »

May 15, 2014
Tervis Celebrates Lives Well Spent With Old Guys Ruls

Tervis®, the innovator of insulated drinkware, demonstrates that age is only a number with the addition of the Old Guys Rule license to their product selections.“Old Guys Rule is a fun and lighthearted company with... more »

May 14, 2014
Abbey Press “Open House” Exceeds Expectations

To commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2014, Abbey Press hosted a six-day Open House event on the grounds of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, April 6-11, 2014.The company issued an open invitation to all wholesaler buyers, offering... more »

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