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Pop-up Store Taken to Extreme
Iowa City, IA - The stunning success of her holiday pop-up store, December, inspired local businesswoman Catherine Champion to take the concept to an ambitious extreme: a new store every month.If one doesn't work out?... more »
23rd Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced
Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry, announced the winners of the 23rd annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held the evening of Saturday,... more »
It’s My Job: Widman’s Satisfying Sweet Tooths for Four Generations
Fargo, ND - If you see a candy that's shaped like a circle with the letter M on it, that's maple. If you see a candy shaped like a square on it, that's a mint... more »
Michelle Farmer Collaborate Boutique Aims to Help Launch Other Designers, Artists
Palm Beach, FL - It's been jewelry designer Michelle Farmer's dream to have her own boutique, but not one focused solely on her own creations. "I have wanted to do a resort-wear store since 2008,... more »
Riverside Furniture Renews, Relocates to New Showroom at Las Vegas Market
World Market Center Las Vegas announced today that Riverside Furniture, manufacturer of well designed and affordable case goods has renewed its partnership with Las Vegas Market and relocated to a new, nearly 6,400 square-foot showroom... more »
Pacific Northwest Apparel Association’s NW Trend Show Moves to New Pacific Market Center Exhibition Space
The 68 year-old Northwest Trend Show, the longest running women's wear show on the west coast, has moved to Pacific Market Center's new exhibition space for its five shows in 2012 and beyond. The change... more »
Laura Ashley Inc Appoints New President
Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today Penne Cairoli has been named president of the company and will oversee the licensing and ecommerce operations for North and South America. She replaces current President, Mr. Ng Kwan Cheong,... more »
Planet Zak’s Tatau Line Is a Modern Take on a Timeless Theme
The goal of Planet Zak's new reusable on-the-go mealtime products was to seamlessly blend function and fashion to create products that fit the taste of the edgy, trend-forward consumer. Nowhere is that combination more apparent... more »
Yankee Candle Unveils Pure Radiance
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance. Made of a custom soy wax blend, Pure Radiance features... more »
NYIGF Registrants Identify “Made in the USA” as Key Category for 2012
Reflecting the increasing demand for American-made products, nearly 25% of registrants for the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have expressed a specific interest in "Made in the USA" products. The NYIGF runs... more »
New Rep Agency Next Step Joins Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market
World Market Center Las Vegas today announced one of the newest gift rep agencies, Next Step, has inked a deal to open a 3,700-square-foot showroom for the upcoming Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market, Jan. 30-... more »
Strong Growth for Asian-Inspired Snacks in 2012, Foreseen by Artisanal Snack Manufacturer, Society Hill Snacks
One of the early marketers of Asian-inspired snacks in North America, was luxury snack manufacturer Society Hill Snacks. Today, Society Hill Snacks' President, Ronna Schultz is planning for resurging demand in this category, due to... more »
