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Magnet Works Hires New National Sales Manager
Magnet Works, Ltd., a leading provider of indoor and outdoor home décor accessories, has hired Debbie Glud to fill the role of National Sales Manager effective October 17, 2011.Glud is a 20-year veteran of the... more »
Roman Expands and Renovates Atlanta Showroom
Roman, Inc., a leader in the giftware industry, will expand its AmericasMart showroom by 50% for 2012 the January Shows. Full-blown renovation starts mid-October. For 2012, Roman will add 3,500 square feet to their existing... more »
“The Greatest Cards on Earth” 24th Annual LOUIE Awards Call for Entries and Theme Announced
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is pleased to announce the theme for the 2011 LOUIE Awards: "The Greatest Cards on Earth!" In addition, as of Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, the Call for Entries is officially... more »
Who Knew Cacti Have Skeletons
Artisan Clare Johnston who launched Lila Clare, a graceful collection of sterling silver jewelry, has made a line of jewelry from Prickly Pear Skeletons.In Lila Clare's Botanic line, the Opuntia Collection is made from actual... more »
FedEx Giving Away $1 Million in Holiday Gift Cards to Support Small Businesses
It's the $25 question. Will $1 million in American Express gift cards, available through the FedEx Facebook page, spur the buy local movement in metro Detroit this holiday shopping season?Halloween is behind us, so ready... more »
Support Local Toy Stores During Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Matawan, NJ - As a child, nothing compared to the enchanted feeling of shopping for toys at your local toy store. Gazing with wonder at the aisles of exciting choices... holding your new toy for... more »
Simply Southern Offers a Unique Shopping Experience
Santa Rosa, FL - If you haven't noticed SIMPLY SOUTHERN, the new "shopping Mecca" on the west side of Canal Street just north of the traffic light at Highway 90, you have most certainly overlooked... more »
Ted Teele Finds Opportunities for SnapRetail LLC
Pittsburgh, PA - Ted Teele left his job as CEO of one of the largest sales organizations in the gift and home décor industry for an opportunity he saw as new and different. He saw... more »
Museum Shop has New Wares
Aiken, SC - The Aiken County Historical Museum's gift shop is in good hands despite the retirement of its former manager Sally Barrett.Nancy Goelz took over the reins as store manager in May and has... more »
Dallas Market Center Presents “Digital Day”
Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that it will host "Digital Day," a full day of educational seminars led by digital marketing experts, during the Dallas Total Home & Gift... more »
Byers’ Choice Announces Spring 2012 Products
Byers' Choice, Ltd.—makers of the handcrafted Caroler Figurines—are debuting 11 new spring products. As the holiday season approaches, artisans at Byers' Choice are busier than ever preparing for the company's favorite time of the year.... more »
Independent Business Advocates Unite for Joint “Shift Your Shopping” Holiday Campaign
November 1 marked the launch of an unprecedented collaboration among advocates for local independent business. Representing over 38,000 locally owned and independent businesses across the U.S. and Canada, Shift Your Shopping will encourage residents and... more »
