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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 »
Cathedral Art Launches Licensed Lines By Designer Donna Salveta
Cathedral Art, leading maker and marketer of inspirational giftware, is introducing two licensed lines from D & D Designs' premier designer Donna Salveta. The lines – An Angel's Touch and Heart Sparkles comprised of pendants,... more »
Accent On Design Accepts Four New Companies Into A+: The Young Designers’ Platform
Four design studios – all less than a year old – have been invited to participate in the "A+: The Young Designers' Platform" showcase within Accent on Design® at the winter 2012 New York International... more »
Kitchenware Industry Vet Opens Retail Store
McKinney, TX - After years of advising independent kitchenware retailers across the country, Karen Chandler opened her own kitchenware store, Kitchenwares on the Square, in McKinney, Texas, in September.For more than eight years, Chandler has... more »
National Retail Federation Says Holiday Sales up 4.1 Percent, But Discounting Clouds Results
New York, NY - A major retail trade organization is announcing that holiday sales rose 4.1 percent, better than its forecast for a 3.8 percent gain. But the season was clouded by heavy discounting needed... more »
FINDS Dallas Temp Show Breaks Record for New Lines
Dallas Market Center today announced that the FINDS Dallas Temp Show will present hundreds of new lines as well as Made in the U.S.A products. The show will be held January 20-23 and take place... more »
California Gift Show Announces Full Schedule of Showroom and Exhibitor Events at L.A. Mart and Los Angeles Convention Center
As the countdown to January's California Gift Show begins, L.A. Mart's permanent showrooms as well as temporary exhibitors at L.A. Mart's Beckman's Handcrafted Show™ L.A. and Los Angeles Convention Center's South Hall Gift and Kentia... more »
The Candy Cottage Highlights Successes of 2011
The Candy Cottage, a ready-to-decorate, no bake, reusable Gingerbread House, experienced a prosperous year in 2011. Aimed at helping families make memories as sweet as their decorated creations The Candy Cottage – created by two... more »
The Candy Cottage Debuts New Smaller Cottages for Single-Use Decorating
The Candy Cottage, a ready-to-decorate, no bake, reusable Gingerbread House, introduces new, smaller, single-use cottages appealing to a broader market with the same concept in mind. Aimed at helping families make memories as sweet as... more »
The Candy Cottage Welcomes News Sales Representatives
The Candy Cottage, a ready-to-decorate, no bake, reusable Gingerbread House, has realized growth in the gift and toy industry and recently added sales representatives in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee to better service... more »
