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Bloggers’ Choice Awards Presented to Six Accent on Design Exhibitors
Six “Bloggers’ Choice Awards” for exemplary product design were presented to Accent on Design® exhibitors today at the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). Accent on Design,... more »
New Survey: Independent Business Owners Report Growing Public Support, Call for Policies to Level the Playing Field
A survey of 2,602 independent business owners across the U.S. has found that the Buy Local message is boosting customer traffic and improving the outlook on Main Street. But entrepreneurs also say policymakers need to... more »
“Best of Home” and “Best of Lifestyle” Awards Presented to Two NY NOW Exhibitors
Two products were named “Best of HOME” and “Best of LIFESTYLE” today, in connection with the winter 2014 edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), February 1-6, at New York... more »
GRUMPY CAT Will Meet New Namesake Webkinz on Opening Day of Toy Fair
The world’s grumpiest feline, GRUMPY CAT™, makes her inaugral visit to NY Toy Fair when she appears at Ganz Booth 2923 on Sunday Feb 16. Grumpy Cat will be on hand to launch her new... more »
Red Rooster Introduces New Beach STAMPS Toys
The newly founded Red Rooster Toy Company, LLC debuts Beach STAMPS, a new brand of patent-pending, ingeniously designed beach toys at the 2014 International Home & Housewares Show in Chicago (March 15-18). Product will be... more »
Douglas Company Invites YOU for a Visit!
In just 10 short days Douglas Company will be showcasing their newest product at the International Toy Fair in New York City, and we want you to be on the cutting edge of all that... more »
Woodstock Chimes Rings in Sales with New Bells
Woodstock Chimes is not only known as a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, but also for its selection of exquisitely designed bells. The company currently offers more than 20 bells and, due to popularity, launched... more »
Monterey’s Carousel Candies: Making Sweets From Scratch for 50 years
Monterey, CA - As Valentine's Day rolls around, Monterey-bound visitors are setting their sights on romantic candle-lit dinners, wine trails, elegant parties and chocolate-and-wine-pairing events. Then there are those of us who still crave an... more »
Boutique Opens Doors in Time for Valentine’s Day
Courtenay, BC - Downtown Courtenay is going to be a bit brighter as the oldest building in the Comox Valley is home to its newest storefront.Purely Flower Boutique takes residence on the site of the... more »
PRAIM Group Launches All-Natural French Bull Chocolate Bars and CHOXCARDS
PRAIM Group (www.PraimGroup.com), a food licensing, marketing and distribution company today announced an agreement to create and distribute a line of all-natural premium chocolate bars and CHOXCARDS® for French Bull® (www.FrenchBull.com), an international lifestyle brand... more »
Americans Still Prefer “Real” Valentine’s Day Cards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) anticipates approximately 145 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine's Day this year in the U.S., with sales remaining relatively stable over last year. This figure is based on... more »
California Market Center Gift & Home Commences New Year with Successful Winter Gift & Home Market
Warm temperatures and hot products were on hand to greet retailers at Winter Gift & Home Market at the California Market Center (CMC), January 21-27, 2014. Pleased showrooms reported meeting with serious buyers who arrived... more »
