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DesignWorks Investments Adds Olivina Skincare to its Portfolio
DesignWorks Investments, a private investment firm focused on expanding business opportunities for personal care and gift product companies, has become a majority equity partner of Napa Valley-based skincare products company, Olivina.Founded in 2002, Olivina is... more »
Yankee Candle Launches New Fall Fragrances to Welcome Autumn Into the Home
Yankee Candle, the premium candle company, is launching new scents to celebrate the coziness and simple pleasures of fall. Yankee Candle's new products add style and fragrance to every home for the autumn season. The... more »
Heacham Shop Specialises in Gifts for Babies
Heacham, UK - A MOTHER-AND-DAUGHTER team have opened the doors to a new baby gift and accessories shop in Heacham's High Street.Pat Malcolm and her daughter, Nicky Golding, are proprietors of Precious Gift at 21... more »
Unique Accessories Drawing Customers to Wags
Northbrook, IL - Wags on Willow, which appeals to owners of breeds from West Highland Terriers to Weimaraners, is becoming a popular shop among canine and cat aficionados.Although the upscale Northbrook pet boutique at 840... more »
New Home Decor Shop Adds Style to Downtown Whitby
Whitby, ON - Michael Penney has always had a flair for sprucing up the old with a touch of the new.Those skills came in handy when the 29-year-old decorator and former style editor at Canadian... more »
Peepers Reading Glasses Brings the Gift of Sight To Hundreds In Need
Peepers Reading Glasses, a leading manufacturer of both classic and fashion-forward eyewear, recently donated nearly 1,000 pairs of glasses to multiple charitable ventures, including Soles for Souls and Himalayan Health. The product donations were in... more »
In a Quaint Village, a Tradition Thrives
Dartmouth, MA - When someone mentions Padanaram Village, a few things come to mind: the sailboats, the bridge, the quiet village streets, and the Packet.Owned by Helen Francis of Dartmouth, the Packet is the quintessential... more »
Local Businesses Turn to ‘Cash Mobs’ to Stay Afloat
Spokane, WA - Many small businesses are struggling through this economy. Some have even considered closing up shop because of slow sales, but a national trend hopes to curtail those closures and help these businesses... more »
Elementality Owners Bring Main Street Values to Asheville Mall
Asheville Mall, NC - Jordana Thompson's inspiration — intention — is accessible.This business owner and jewelry designer collaborates with myriad muses, from a Fleetwood Mac song to the voice of the wind itself.And just as... more »
Artisanal Producers From 18 Countries Confirm Participation in Artisan Resource Launch During Summer NYIGF
To date, 62 companies representing 18 countries have confirmed their participation in Artisan Resource ™, a new tradeshow directed to U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers, which debuts this summer during the New... more »
Seminar & Special Events Highlight Summer 2012 NYIGF
More than 50 educational sessions, industry social events, product awards and feature displays will be offered to buyers and suppliers participating in the summer 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), Saturday, August 18, through... more »
Gund Signs Licensing Deal For UglyDoll Plush
GUND®, maker of the world's most huggable plush, announced today it has signed a licensing deal with Pretty Ugly™, LLC to make UGLYDOLL® branded plush characters. GUND, the plush division of Enesco LLC, will begin... more »
