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G. De Brekht Unveils 2012 Line at Winter Markets
The 2012 line from G. DeBrekht Artistic Studios includes two unique programs that will set it apart within the gift industry.The first is that G. DeBrekht is bringing the majority of its Old World folk... more »
Prinz Premieres 2012 Wedding/Anniversary Collection
A wedding is the most cherished day in a couple's life, and the memories surrounding it deserve to be elegantly displayed so they can be fondly remembered for years to come. For 2012, Northbrook-based Prinz... more »
AmericasMart Celebrates Outstanding Visual Creativity With Visual Display Awards
With The Visual Display Award, AmericasMart celebrated visual excellence in both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits at the nation's only global wholesale trade event of 2012: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market Jan.... more »
MFA Captures Festive “Time” Of Season!
A Christmas clock not only tells time, it can also tell a story about the holidays. The Keith Kimberlin Puppy and Kitty Christmas Carol Clocks from Mark Feldstein & Associates, inc. (MFA), a Product Development... more »
New Flower and Jewelry Shop Opening in Maplewood
Maplewood, MO - Local artists Kate Vallaroy and Allyson Wilmowski know that two heads are better than one, and two people with creative minds are even better.The entrepreneurs are opening a new store called Screaming... more »
Holiday Shopping: Merchants Ring up Robust Sales
Wilton, CT - Drawn by the mild weather and a national small business promotion, shoppers helped boost holiday sales in local stores this season, with most merchants in an informal survey reporting better results than... more »
Former Downtown Clothing Store Manager Branches Out
Royal Oak, MI - Starting a women's clothing and accessories boutique certainly wasn't a "walk in the park" for life-long Royal Oak resident Sandra Rome, but she credits part of the decor inside Studio Sandra... more »
Atlanta Leads
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market at AmericasMart moved into its fifth consecutive day of record-breaking buyer traffic with soaring registrations, non-stop order-writing and exclusive product introductions setting the pace for projected double-digit... more »
Fern Solomon Wants You to Buy American — And That’s What She’s Selling
Long Beach, CA - For 30 years, Fern Solomon has had a mission -- to market American-made products. Solomon's store, Fern's Garden at 5308 E. Second St., showcases American-made gift items and merchandise produced ethically... more »
Shoppers Seek ‘Made in USA’ Label
Hampton, VA - Tish Llaneza decided it was going to be a "Made in the USA" Christmas at her Hampton store, and customers responded by emptying the shelves.There are only a few items left in... more »
Fresh, Original New Products and Unique New Lines Debut at the Merchandise Mart’s Chicago Market
Hundreds of new products and unique new lines will debut at the much-awaited Chicago Market at the iconic Merchandise Mart. Retail buyers will find new twists on the most important on-trend categories and will discover... more »
Prinz Debuts “Perfect Pics by Prinz” Collection
Photos of special moments, memorable occasions and life achievements deserve the "perfect" frame to display with pride. Prinz has the answer with its newest expressions collection for 2012: Perfect Pics by Prinz. Prinz Ltd., the... more »
