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Lyzart Gallery Doubles as Gift Shop
Glenview, IL - Elizabeth Bauer credits her mother's paintings as her inspiration for opening up her Glenview store, Lyzart two years ago."My mom is an amazing artist, and I wanted to get her stuff out... more »
Vendor Promises ‘Special’ Items at Alamo Store
San Antonio, TX - The Texas General Land Office has hired a national firm that sells goods at Ford's Theatre and the Gettysburg battlefield museum to run the Alamo gift shop.Event Network, with headquarters in... more »
Sweet – New Store Offering Nostalgic Candies and More
Spring Grove, MN - Do you ever wistfully long for candies of your childhood? Or delicious creamy chocolates and sea-salt caramels? Or need a whimsical little gift for giving?A new store in Spring Grove can... more »
Right at Home: Fair Previews What’s New in Gifts
On this side of the aisle, weathered barn boards and a chipped farmhouse table are laden with patchwork toys, quilts and wooden pull toys. On the other, the latest innovation in holographic technology turns a... more »
Helensburgh Toy Shop Opens it’s Doors
Hellesnburgh, UK - HELENSBURGH'S children had much to smile about on Saturday as the town's newest shop, Grasshopper Toys, opened its doors.Grasshopper Toys, based in West Princes Street offered kids visiting a fun day out... more »
Tamarra Thomas’ Sweet Success
Bowie, MD - When her restaurant employer started having financial troubles in early 2010, Bowie resident Tamarra Thomas said she wasn't too surprised when she was laid off."When a restaurant is having trouble financially, they... more »
Grand Forks Store Owners Find Camaraderie With New Northern Minnesota Shop
Dorset, MN - Meadowbrook of Dorset, Minn., is a place with multiple personality disorder.When you're in the merchandising business, that's a wonderful thing.There's something for everyone.Julie and Bob Kvitne of Grand Forks opened a Meadowbrook... more »
Sales Rockstar Meryl Hooker Announces Retirement, Farewell Tour
Long-time greeting card and gift sales rep, Meryl Hooker, is retiring at the end of the year. Her last day of business will be Wednesday, December 19, 2012."The past 15 years in the industry have... more »
Kids II Poised to Showcase Nearly 300 Unique Products From its Seven Brands at Kind + Jugend in Köln, Germany
Driven by forward-thinking design, technology and fashion, Kids II continues to infuse the global market with industry-changing solutions for babies and parents as evident with its showing at this year's show in Germany. With a... more »
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Draws Attendees for Last-Minute Fall Buying
Dallas Market Center today announced that the September Total Home & Gift Market (Sept. 8-10) will offer attendees the opportunity to buy last-minute fall and winter merchandise, as well as get a head start on... more »
Free Byrd Shop Opens in Encinitas
Encinitas, CA - If you a penchant for things that are a little off-the-beaten-path, there's a new place in town ready to deliver.Free Byrd Shop is one part boutique and one part holistic healing hub,... more »
Fall Signals Gift, Home and Gourmet at AmericasMart
Preparing for holiday retail buying means sourcing great product just in time for fourth-quarter sales at the Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings MarketSM and The Atlanta Gourmet Market® at AmericasMart. The Markets run Sept.... more »
