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Paul Caponigro to Receive Farnsworth’s 2011 Maine in America Award
The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, is proud to announce Paul Caponigro as the recipient of the 2011 Maine in America Award. The award is presented by the Farnsworth's Presidents Council to honor an... more »
Pacific Trade International Names Julie Garza Kost Vice President of Sales and Elaine Hough Bauer Vice President of Merchandising
Pacific Trade International, the integrated global marketer of candles, home fragrance and home décor products and parent company of the Chesapeake Bay Candle brand announces the appointment of Julie Garza Kost, a seasoned sales executive... more »
Curious Chef To Attend 2011 International Housewares Show March 6-8, 2011, Chicago, IL
Chef®, the first complete cooking utensil brand for children, is excited to take part in the 2011 International Housewares Show, March 6-8, in Chicago, IL. They will be located at booth #S3451.Because of growing obesity... more »
United States Postal Service to Join 23rd Annual LOUIE Awards as a Gold Sponsor
New York, NY – The Greeting Card Association's 23rd Annual LOUIE Awards Committee is proud to announce that the United States Postal Service® will join the Awards for the first time this year as a... more »
Creative Co-Op Announces Winners of the Bon Voyage and Welcome Aboard Cruise Giveaway
Creative Co-Op has announced winners for the inaugural "Bon Voyage & Welcome Aboard" Cruise giveaways for visitors to our Atlanta and Dallas showrooms during the winter markets.The winners of each prize package valued at $2,000... more »
WILLIAMSBURG Announces New Licensing Partnership with Royal Heritage Home
WILLIAMSBURG will kick off a new licensing relationship with Royal Heritage Home, a leading marketer of fine bedding, at the New York Home Fashions Market, March 14-18. Royal Heritage Home will expand the WILLIAMSBURG top-of-the-bed... more »
GREEK CHIC: Mediterranean Jewelry Fetches High Prices At Auction
Ippolita, Lalaounis, Castelliani: these are the names of the season for jewelry fashion. The rising trend of big gold jewelry items experienced another success on Friday at Freeman's Winter Estate Jewelry Auction, as Ippolita designer... more »
Warren Store Features Fair Trade Gifts Alongside Valentine Bouquets
It all started 10 years ago with a found wallet. Bridget Tierney, who was living in New York at the time and working as a theater electrician, found the wallet and sent it back to... more »
Woman Hopes Business Better Across The Street
You wouldn't think that a stoplight could influence a critical business decision, but Sharon Clark will tell you it has.Clark is moving her Pepperberries gift shop from the west to the east side of Main... more »
Valentine’s Day and the Economy Rekindle Their Romance
The economy definitely is feeling the love this month as the annual "Hallmark Holiday" descends on consumers.According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Valentine's Day spending will be up 11 percent from last... more »
Gift Shops Feeling The Love As Valentine’s Day Nears
The love, apparently, is back.Indications are growing that total consumer spending this Valentine's Day is going to be up nearly 7 percent over last year, with merchants divvying up a $15.7 billion heart-shaped financial pie."Having... more »
Retail Sales End 2010 On A Positive Note
Retail sales ended 2010 on a positive note and most retailers continued to perform well in January. Whenever you have turmoil in the economy, as we have for the past few years, change and adaptation... more »
