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OneCoast Launches “Ask Us”
As an answer to a recent retailer research study, OneCoast is announcing the launch of a free consultative program called Ask Us, to help Independent Retailers with any business questions they may have. From merchandising,... more »
Grand Hand Gallery, Napa Valley Museum Open Gift Shop
Napa Valley, CA - Downtown Napa's The Grand Hand Gallery is partnering with Napa Valley Museum to create a new gift shop at the Yountville museum.Newly opened this month, the Napa Valley Museum Gift Shop... more »
Colonial Candle Debuts Three New Collections at Winter 2014 Markets
Just in time for spring retail, Colonial Candle will introduce three new candle collections during the winter 2014 markets, including Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver. New from the popular Destinations line, the... more »
Gold Jewelry Comeback is Season’s Biggest Story
Gold jewelry sales have more than doubled this year at C.G. Creations, thanks in part to the more than 30 percent gold price decline since last December. After rising above $1,900/oz. in mid 2011, the... more »
One-Stop Local Shopping at Vineyard Holiday Gift Shop
Vineyard Haven, MA - Going strong after more than 20 years, the Vineyard Holiday Gift Shop offers the opportunity to shop local, times two. Along with shopping at home on the Island instead of turning... more »
Isabella’s Boutique Opens in Garden City
Garden City, NY - A new clothing and accessories shop has opened on Franklin Avenue.Isabella's Boutique celebrated its grand opening Dec. 10 in the former location of the Andy Foundation's High Top Shop, which closed... more »
New Shop on Walking Mall Includes Fair-Trade Items Handmade by Women in Kyrgyzstan
Helena, MT - A new store is bringing woolen felt work from Kyrgyzstan to shoppers on the Downtown Walking Mall.According to owner Paula Halverson, it may be one of the only places in the country... more »
Zak Invites Dragons to Dinner with New Line of Mealtime Products
This summer, the heroes who showed the world that Vikings and Dragons can become friends are returning to the big screen in How to Train Your Dragon 2, and Zak Designs is helping kids everywhere... more »
Design Plus Award Bridges the Gap Between Function and Emotion
Functionality meets perfect design: the Design Plus Award 2014 goes to 24 companies from eleven countries. The 30 award-winning products and product series will be on show in a special exhibition at Ambiente, the leading... more »
Iowa-Based Heritage Lace Launching New Downton Abbey Home Décor Collection
Heritage Lace has obtained the licensing rights for an extensive line of well-crafted home décor and textiles associated with the award-winning PBS series Downton Abbey. The collection is based on items that might have been... more »
AmericasMart Accelerates Gourmet, Housewares and Tabletop Growth
AmericasMart’s Gourmet & Housewares and Living & Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop & Accessories collections will delight buyers with an exceptional spectrum of top new product and extend its commitment to the culinary community with a new... more »
Microwave Cake Mugs Stir Up Retail Excitement
Abbey Press’s new mug line, “My Cup Runneth Over,” lets you have your cake and eat it too – made right inside a mug in the microwave.Each of the six 8-oz. stoneware mugs in the... more »
