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Retailers Expect A Happy Easter
Even though Easter falls later on the calendar this year — April 24 — retailers are expecting to see sales hopping. Total Easter spending is expected to increase 13 percent to $14.7 billion this year,... more »
Green Looks Good On You
SHOP local, sustainable textiles, up-cycle, recycle, fair trade — as Canadians become more environmentally conscious in their overall purchasing decisions, it's only natural to see these same sentiments echoed when it comes to opting for... more »
Drinking In Lemonade’s Lessons
Q: What's a good way to begin teaching our children the basics of how to start and run a small business? A: One very good way is to participate in Lemonade Day on Sunday, May... more »
Water Games Have Never Been Cooler
(Indianapolis, IN) — Catch the wave and cool off as the classic game of Don't Tip the Waiter Splash™ takes a dip in the pool and Pool Puzzles turn foam into friends. In Don't Tip... more »
Second Phase Of NYGIF’s Strategic Reorganization Begins In Summer 2011
WHITE PLAINS, NY, Implementation of Phase Two of a three-year strategic reorganization of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) begins in August 2011 with integration of the Gourmet Housewares Show into NYIGF, the addition... more »
National Geographic And International Greetings USA Seal Licensing Agreement
WASHINGTON —National Geographic has selected International Greetings USA to develop a line of stationery, cards and gift and school supplies for its National Geographic and National Geographic Kids brands for North America. Products are scheduled... more »
Continente Prepares Market Entry Into Angola
The Portuguese retailer Sonae and Condis (a Angolan company of which Isabel dos Santos is majority shareholder) today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the goal of together building a network of hypermarkets in Angola... more »
National Stationery Show
WHITE PLAINS, NY,The National Stationery Show® (NSS) and Gifts & Decorative Accessories have partnered to present two Tweet n' Greets during NSS 2011, from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16. Hosted in... more »
Vitabath Is Back With 17 New Body Washes
PHOENIX, AZ – After more than 50 years as a trusted bath and body brand, Vitabath is poised to reach a whole new generation of women with the introduction of 17 new moisturizing, sulfate and... more »
Garden Lovers Paradise At Little Tree Nursery
Colorful blooms, unusual trees, quirky garden statues and quaint cottages help make Little Tree Nursery a great destination spot. Little Tree is a 47-acre property home to multiple greenhouses, growing fields, a gift store and... more »
Shop Local: Art Jewlers
Boris Shapiro could write the book on self-sufficiency – if he weren't so busy doing absolutely everything that needs done at Arts Jewelers, his shop at 6114 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, a block east of... more »
Store Fills Void For Local Author
A West Nashville gift shop is expanding its inventory with coffee table books and offering itself as a sanctuary for local authors displaced by the closure of some other Nashville-area bookstore chains.The Beveled Edge began... more »
