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December 18, 2013
AmericasMart: The Source For Luxury

AmericasMart’s signature HD Home, HIGH DESIGN and LUXE Temporary categories offer buyers curated style and uncompromising luxury across six collections presented at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® in January 2014.“Today’s luxury consumers... more »

December 18, 2013
Soy Candle Lovers Beware FDA Ban Could Make Cozy Candlelight A Pricey Luxury

A potential FDA ban on trans-fats in foods might seem like it has nothing to do with our enjoyment of flickering candles. However, in an interview with Steve Russell, an expert in the vegetable wax... more »

December 18, 2013
A Look At 7 W New York in 2014

7 W New York will remain with three floors of showrooms in the gift, textile, tabletop, and fashion accessories markets.The following showrooms continue to occupy their spaces at 7 W New York, participating in all... more »

December 18, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 17, 2013
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 »

December 16, 2013
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 »

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