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Trip Starts Business in a Sweet Direction
Rome, NY - Romans Stacey and Eric Jackson, who opened Sugar Candy Emporium on Nov. 5, are the epitome of small business owners.The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 1,908 small businesses — those with less... more »
Retailers Ready for the Holiday Rush
Ontario County, NY - Sure, Thanksgiving is just 11 days away. But if you think it's too early to talk about holiday shopping — and there are 41 shopping days until Christmas — think again.Although... more »
Made in New York
Poughkeepsie, NY - When it comes to finding high-end gifts, Susan Aylward does her part to support the local economy. She isn't tempted to shop at malls or national chain stores, but instead prefers to... more »
Hundreds of Billions Expected in Christmas Retail Despite Economy
Shreveport, LA - It's a cash-straped holiday season — but Americans will still spend billions on the Christmas spirit this year.The National Retail Federation's Holiday Sales Forecast predicts $465 billion in retail sales for November... more »
G. DeBrekht 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 »
Las Vegas Design Center Names Winners of Inaugural Design Awards
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) is proud to recognize Kelley Cozzolino from Bigelow Interiors as the winner of its inaugural Design of the Year award. The first-of-its-kind local design competition was created to recognize excellence... more »
Two’s Company Warehouse Sale to Benefit the Innocence Project and Family Centers of Greenwich
Two's Company, a successful, highly respected leader in the gift and home accessory industry will be teaming up with The Innocence Project and Family Centers of Greenwich to host a charity warehouse sale in December.... more »
New Talking Animal Hats Mix Fashion with Humor
Tree Fall Inc, manufacturer of headwear and accessories for young adults, announces the release of a new collection of "talking" animal hats. The Forest Friends series will feature nine lovable, wearable characters, each with a... more »
Business Spotlight: Gift Basket Shop Offers Items for any Occasion
Babylon Village, NY - Whether shoppers are looking to buy a gift basket, or just a unique gift, Nancy Kupferman is confident most shoppers will find the perfect item in her store.The owner of Babylon... more »
National Stationery Show Partners With School and Office Products
A valuable new relationship between the National Stationery Show® (NSS) and School and Office Products Network (the Network) has been established, the goal of which is to promote growth and opportunity across all business sectors.... more »
MOGO Signs Deal with Saks Fifth Avenue
MOGO Design, Inc. (www.mogocharm.com) announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Saks Fifth Avenue. Under the deal, Saks Fifth Avenue will market and sell the company's magnetic accessory line on Saksfifthavenune.com. MOGO... more »
Bakeshop Cookies Make Great Gifts
How much more delicious does it get than the gift of decadent sweets? Bakeshop offers Cookies of the Month and other Signature Gift Box Assortments just in time for the Holidays. Cookie of the Month:... more »
