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Business Spotlight: ‘Sheryl’s Place’ Gift Creation
Upper Dublin, PA - Sheryl Fox wanted to to create a one-stop shop in Upper Dublin for those searching for gifts for loved ones or friends. So she founded Sheryl's Place, and now has 15... more »
Bath Bomb Company Expands Operations From House to Tacoma Retail Store
Tacoma, WA - From the sprinkles to the industrial mixer to the cooling racks inside Feeling Smitten, it's not surprising people mistake it for a bakery. Through the windows, cupcake icing beckons, and the doughnuts... more »
Decor Trends Good for Fall and Beyond
Attending the New York International Gift Fair is a little like watching television with a teenager: Lots of eye-catching visuals whiz by as the channels keep changing.The fair's home decor section is vast. Contemporary design... more »
Skin Care from the Old Country with RenuDerma
Salisbury, NC - Using formulas created by her eastern European grandmother 70 years ago, Maia Janashia Smith has launched a line of skin-care products she says will help women look younger naturally."Here, ladies don't pay... more »
PMI Introduces New Disney Series With a Precious Moments Touch
As a continuation of its successful Disney Showcase Collection, Precious Moments, Inc. introduces a new series of familiar Disney characters interpreted with a Precious Moments perspective. The extension was introduced at summer markets and will... more »
Queen Anne Opens Treasure Store
Canon City, CO - Going to tea is a ball. Now it's even better with a treasure shop to browse through. Recently, the Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House opened an Antiques/Tea Treasure Store inside... more »
Young Entrepreneurs: Love of Chocolate Led to Own Business
Fort Myers, FL - Justin Schaffer launched his first business as a chocolatier when he was 13.Growing up, his version of a lemonade stand was whipping up chocolate turtles, toffees and chocolate covered pretzels with... more »
Anne McGilvray & Co Hired to Rep Squishland in Six U.S. States
Veteran sales representative firm Anne McGilvray & Company is now representing SqwishLand in California, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.The soft 'n squishy rubber SqwishLand collectibles have sold an incredible 100 million units in the... more »
NYIGF Offers Exhibitors Exclusive “Market Readiness” Webinars
Beginning October 13, a monthly series of "Market Readiness" webinars -- addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations and lead follow-up -- will be offered to exhibitors participating in the winter 2012 edition of the... more »
Kevin Malkiewicz Named Vice President of AmericasMart Area Rugs
Kevin Malkiewicz has been named vice president of AmericasMart area rug leasing and sales with full responsibility for all area rug category management, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of... more »
Peking Handicraft Introduces a Variety of New Pillows by D.L. Rhein
Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, recently introduced its latest offerings by D.L. Rhein. The newest embroidered pillows are comprised of four different designs,... more »
Alice’s Flower Shop Merges With A Country Touch Gifts
Bethel, CT - Bethel residents Kathleen Menichelli and Kris Zajac feel flowers and gifts go well together. That's the main reason why they have recently merged their businesses—Alice's Flower Shop and A Country Touch Gifts—into... more »
