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January 19, 2012
Wellspring Introduces Collegiate in Best- Selling Products

Wellspring, the company that makes products that are fun and functional, introduces a new collection of collegiate products in its best-selling items. Collegiate purse accessories include pill boxes, compact mirrors, Flip Notes®, and card cases.... more »

January 19, 2012
Martha’s Candies Reopens Under New Ownership

Glendora, CA - For Glendora native Joyanne Postajian, 24, heading into Martha's Candies to peruse the array of sweet confections was a childhood ritual.But when previous owner Pamela Ganas decided to shutter the store in... more »

January 19, 2012
Fancy Food Show – Like No Other Trade Event

San Francisco, CA - I ate my way through the 37th Winter Fancy Food Show. Not a delicate way to put it, but accurate.San Francisco's Moscone Center was once again home to this significant trade-only... more »

January 18, 2012
Peet’s Coffee and XpresSpa Named PHL’s Restaurant and Retailer of the Second Quarter 2011-2012

The Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) announced Peet's Coffee, D/E Connector, and XpresSpa, Terminal C, as its Restaurant and Retailer of the Quarter, respectively, for Q2 2011-2012. The Philadelphia Marketplace's... more »

January 18, 2012
GLM Names Sikalis Vice President, Business Development

Committed to developing domestic and international growth opportunities, GLM has named Penny Sikalis Vice President, Business Development, effective immediately. In this role, Sikalis will be responsible for researching and evaluating new show launches and potential... more »

January 18, 2012
The Chicago Market Announces Robust Line-Up of Special Events

The Chicago Market announces a robust line-up of special events, programs and activities. Retail buyers can expect an exciting schedule of Merchandise Mart sponsored seminars and market events, and showroom and exhibitor hosted events that... more »

January 18, 2012
Homestyle Returns to Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market with Expansion on the Horizon

World Market Center Las Vegas announced today that Homestyle, a national multi-line sales agency representing leading lines including home decor, garden, table top, textiles and fashion, has inked a multi-year deal to renew their showroom... more »

January 18, 2012
Beautiful Me Gift Shop’s Crafters Make Many One-Of-A-Kind Items

Belen, NM - Crafting is more than a hobby, it's a lifestyle, says Dorothy Gordon, of Veguita, one of 10 local crafters represented by Beautiful Me Gift Shop at 211 South Main St. in Belen.Belen... more »

January 17, 2012
California Gift Show Debuts Hundreds of Innovative New Products and Lines

Beginning Wednesday, January 18 California Gift Show (CGS) welcomes retailers with another year of enticing, on-trend sourcing opportunities to satisfy today's aspirational consumer. As the West Coast's largest Gift + Home Market, CGS continues to... more »

January 17, 2012
Dallas Market Center Publications Go Digital

Dallas Market Center (DMC) today announced that its full suite of custom publications — InStore, The Source, Light Source, and Christmas Source — are now available for free download on the Dallas Market Center website.... more »

January 17, 2012
One Kings Lane Becomes Corporate Sponsor of Gift for Life

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that One Kings Lane, the leading flash sales site in the home market, has become a 2012 Corporate Sponsor. In... more »

January 17, 2012
Urban Expositions Changes Dates Again for 2012 Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg, TN

In a continued effort to effectively respond to industry feedback from buyers and exhibitors , Urban Expositions has once again changed the dates for the 2012 edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. The show... more »

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