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C & F Enterprises Quilt Inspirations for 2012
C & F Enterprises' new 1st quarter quilt inspirations for 2012 were introduced this week at the New York Home Fashions market to wide acclaim. The company is launching over thirty new bedding designs, some... more »
NYIGF Launches “100 Days of Design” Initiative
Beginning in October, the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will launch "100 Days of Design," a new initiative connected with the New York market's design-driven resources. The campaign -- which includes a collaborative blog,... more »
Store Owner Leaving Mark on Elgin After 50 Years in Business
Elgin, IL - Dave Andersen had no intention of running his father's gift shop in Elgin.He went to college and earned a degree in sociology, then served in the Army during Vietnam.But after returning from... more »
New Ahwatukee Boutique’s Sales Exceed Owner’s Expectations
Ahwatukee, AZ - When Leslie Grady-Atwood made a business plan to open her own boutique, she figured selling 40 items a month would keep the doors open.She opened Expressions Boutique Aug. 1 and ended the... more »
Gift Shop at Remington Park Brings Retail to Racetrack
Oklahoma City, OK - Officials with Remington Park recently opened a gift shop near the casino entrance of the state's premier racetrack and casino. Offering unique fashion items to both racing and casino patrons, The... more »
Bites Nearby: British Imports
Plymouth, MA - Locals do not have to drive far to find specialty food stores. Take a trip to downtown Plymouth and you will come across British Imports, where, according to owner Unity MacLean, you... more »
WallPops Center Stage on “Made in America” Series on “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer”
WallPops, the most coordinated, on-trend line of wall art on the market has yet another feather in its cap. It was center stage in this week's "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" "Made in America"... more »
Natural Impression Design Announces Sponsorship of Wish Upon A Wedding
Natural Impression Design announces sponsorship of Wish Upon A Wedding's Wishes, Galas and an upcoming mid-range Custom Invitation Line to benefit Wish Upon A Wedding.Couples receiving Wedding Wishes from Wish Upon A Wedding will be... more »
Woodstock Percussion, Inc.’s Garry Kvistad Invited Presenter at Accoustical Society of America
More than 30 years ago, Garry Kvistad repurposed a pile of discarded lawn chairs he found in a landfill. He cut the chairs' aluminum tubes to various lengths to create a musical instrument known as... more »
Couple’s Big Plans for Gift Shop Business
Ely, UK - A new gift shop is opening in Ely – in the premises of another gift shop that suddenly closed. The Gift Box, in Newnham Street, shut down in May and has stood... more »
Forecasts Point to Modest Holiday Growth
New York - Retailers just got an early Christmas gift: Americans are expected to spend more than they did last year during the holidays. Retail revenue in November and December is expected to be up... more »
Whereoware Joins “Like for Life” Facebook Campaign
Gift For Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries' sole charitable organization, today announced that Whereoware has launched a "Like for Life" fundraising campaign on Facebook benefitting Gift for Life. Throughout the months of... more »
