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Fair trade stores growing in cachet in North Jersey
"This necklace," says Cynthia Thek, "is made of a reed that you find in Kenya."Every item in Fair World After All, an Englewood fair trade gift shop, has a story: handbags, bracelets, vases, gloves, chafing... more »
Salem shops share space, save on expenses
Salem, MA — Pam Jaynes, who owns a gift shop in Beverly, wasn't really looking to open a second store in Salem. But when she spotted a "for lease" sign in a storefront on cobblestoned... more »
AmericasMart Announces 2nd Annual ICON HONORS Awards, set for July 2011
Atlanta, GA — ICON HONORS marks its resounding 2010 inaugural triumph with a 2011 program newly created to celebrate superior achievement, contribution and innovation across the home and gift industry landscape. The Gift & Home Trade... more »
Candle Warmers Etc. Acquires Exclusive Rights to Patented Candle Warmer Fan Technology
Layton, Utah — Candle Warmers Etc., today announced an exclusive license agreement with Salt Lake City-based Pende Inc. Through the agreement, Candle Warmers Etc. receives access to Pende's patented candle warmer fan technology. In addition,... more »
Interior Design Society Selects Las Vegas Design Center to Host 2011 National Leadership Conference
Las Vegas — Las Vegas Design Center, a year-round marketplace that attracts thousands of design professionals, is the host site for the annual Interior Design Society National Conference. The 2011 event, comprised of an awards... more »
Foreside Introduces Brand New Collections as Part of 2011 Re-launch
Vacaville, CA - Foreside Home and Garden, a well-established and highly-regarded manufacturer offering decorative accessories and an assortment of furniture, will unveil a total of eight new collections during the upcoming 2011 winter market season.... more »
Cristina Saralegui and Midwest-CBK Partner to Develop New, Exclusive Holiday Collection for Casa Cristina™
Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, announces it is exclusively partnering with Emmy award-winning journalist Cristina Saralegui to develop her first designer holiday collection of... more »
Find Stationery Gifts for any Occasion in Bella Ink’s Custom Accessory Easel
Downers Grove, IL - Bella Ink Designs, a stationery design studio just outside of Chicago, Illinois, is happy to introduce their new custom accessory easel to retailers nationwide. The Bella Ink accessory easel offers over... more »
GHTA Confirms New Board During 2010 Conference
Grand Rapids, MI - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's non-profit professional trade association, confirmed its 2011 Board of Directors during the 8th Annual GHTA Conference, held November 18-20 in New Orleans,... more »
Douglas Company Unveils So Much Fun and Function for Toy Fair 2011
Keene, NH - Toy Fair visitors prepare yourselves for lots of smiles and all kinds of joy upon seeing Douglas Company's new releases for the 2011 show. When it comes to fun and functionality in... more »
Expanded Product Selection, Buyer Seminar Program Headline March 27-30, 2011 Boston Gift Show
Atlanta, GA - Returning to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center March 27-30, 2011, the Boston Gift Show continues to grow under the management of Urban Expositions. From an expanded product selection to a full... more »
GrowNYC and GeoArt by Cynthia Gale Partner to Create the Orient Fleur Jewelry Collection
New York, NY - Debuting a new collection of sterling silver and pearl jewelry just in time for Spring, Cynthia Gale has designed an organic masterpiece, Orient Fleur. Mother of Pearl jewelry, which is both... more »
