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Living Legend: Las Vegas Winter Market Honors Christopher Guy as Design Icon
Las Vegas, NV - The internationally inspired designs of Christopher Guy Harrison are legendary for merging classic and modern elements. Last week, the designer, himself, became a legend as he received the highest honors of... more »
Steelers sales have been brisk, but best may be on horizon
Area merchants are selling lots of Pittsburgh Steelers garb this week, but the best may be yet to come."We have been very, very busy but the second week is huge," said Jim Vetock, partner at... more »
Downtown Greeley is the becoming place to be
It's been a good year for downtown Greeley.Despite coming out of recession, despite the stagnant jobless numbers in Greeley, despite years of vacant storefronts and businesses closing, old downtown Greeley is finding new life.Many new... more »
Culture and innovation at the NYIGF, with CreatedinFrance®
Paris - CreatedinFrance®, sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France and dedicated to promoting the work of French craftsmen and companies abroad, will showcase sixteen outstanding exhibitors in their General Gift pavilion at the NYIGF. From... more »
Educational and Safe Eco-Friendly Toys from Rubbabu
Wilmington, DE - Every once in a while a company comes along with products and values that set them apart from their competitors. One such company is Rubbabu Inc. Rubbabu has made it their mission... more »
Jan US Retail Sales Improve
New York - January consumer spending extended the holiday uptrend at many U.S. shopping centers, but urban malls are still struggling, according to mall managers around the country.The U.S. retail industry ended a year of... more »
HK Redefines Valentine’s Day Candy By Design
Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis-based design consultancy HK has reinvented love this Valentine's Day for clients Kencraft Candy of Alpine, Utah and Mrs. Fields Confections of Salt Lake City, Utah.For both manufacturers, HK innovated their Valentine... more »
Dallas Gourmet Gold Award Winners Announced
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, recently announced the winners of the 2nd annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards during a cocktail party in The Gourmet Market on Friday, January... more »
Urban Expositions Acquires Smoky Mountain Gift Show®
Atlanta, GA - Urban Expositions announces the acquisition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show® held annually at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee. Assuming all ownership and management duties from founding management company, The Smoky Mountain... more »
Less is More: One Good Chair Winners Announced at Winter Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV - Two chairs took the "gold" at World Market Center Las Vegas this week, during the third annual "One Good Chair" competition, sponsored by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Sustainable... more »
Wilshire Industries Joins the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group
San Clemente, CA - Vendor access and buying power are challenges unique to independent retailers. By joining the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, Wilshire Industries joins dozens of national vendors, including All-Clad, OXO and Le... more »
Record Breaking January Market in Dallas Signals Growth
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced the exciting results of a record breaking Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, held January 19-25. Motivated by optimistic retail buyers... more »
