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Lawmakers: Make U.S. souvenirs in U.S.A.
The latest jobs report from the Labor Department has produced a feeling of frustration among the 14 million Americans looking for work. One factor contributing to the discouraging news is the declining number of manufacturing... more »
Glen Ellyn museum store reaches beyond its roots
Anyone attending the first birthday celebration of Glen Ellyn Historical Society's Stacy's Corners Store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, will find merchandise that goes beyond what might be in a typical... more »
Gift shop at the forefront of digital
A Rothbury gift shop has won a competition to have a website and marketing support.Coccuveda on Bridget Street was one of more than 40 businesses to apply to Newcastle-based Forefront Digital's first birthday competition.It means... more »
Father’s Day shopping, spending on the rise
Despite an economy that still has many watching their wallets, consumers plan to spend more money celebrating Father's Day this year than they have in recent years, according to a National Retail Federation survey.The trade... more »
MFA Bringing Back “Wildly” Popular Original Singing Bird Clock
Toledo, OH — It has always been pretty much a given that if you wanted to connect with nature, especially birds, you needed to go where they hung out – places like the woods, the... more »
New Lines, Designs Spotlight AmericasMart July Market
Atlanta, GA — The world's single largest collection of gift product will again be showcased as AmericasMart hosts the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market July 13 through the 20th (with Temporaries taking place Friday,... more »
MHS Licensing partners with artist Louise Carey
MHS Licensing is pleased to announce they are now managing the licensing program for the highly successful Louise Carey. The newly added artist's work will be on display at the upcoming Licensing International Expo in... more »
Diva Girls’ Glass Slipper, hip shop for ‘tween’ girls
Janine Mull has traded the no-nonsense working environment of the Internal Revenue Service for tea sets, tulle tutus and tiaras.The Kingsburg resident has re-opened and re-located The Diva Girls' Glass Slipper. The 'tween' boutique, targeting... more »
Transpac Imports To Debut Artisan Jewelry Collection
(Vacaville, Calif.) – Transpac Imports, one of the gift industry's foremost suppliers of seasonal, gift and decorative accessory products, will launch a new gift category this show season with its boutique-inspired jewelry collection, PERCH™.Designed by... more »
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Hires COO To Lead Global Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, CA - Aubin Wilson has joined Dogeared Jewels & Gifts as the company's first COO. Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand creating handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is celebrating its 20th birthday... more »
OneCoast Introduces Two New Vendors to the Specialty Channel
OneCoast introduces two new vendor partners, Legacy and Bentley's Reserve to the Specialty Retail Channel. Through OneCoast's nationwide distribution, Legacy, a long time vendor in the collegiate channel, and Bentley's Reserve, a gourmet, USA-made snack... more »
Steeped In Tradition, Baltica Tea Opens Its Port Doors
Simply put, "it's incredible," Executive Director of Port Washington Main Street Sara Grover said of the newly opened Baltica Tea Room and Gift Shop. The tea room, 223 N. Franklin St., opened its doors Monday... more »
