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Small retailers play to strengths off the beaten path
The Mosaic's Lisa Theut wanted to be near her son's school. That's why she opened her store in Fulshear. She says half her customers live in Fulshear and the rest come from Katy and Houston.... more »
Retail sales jump 6% in November
Lured by steep discounts, shoppers stormed the nation's retailers in November — but to keep the momentum going, analysts say, merchants will need to keep pushing discounts."Given that there's one less shopping weekend in December,... more »
Accent on Design® Welcomes Newcomers to Winter NYIGF
White Plains, NY - From cubist bedside lighting and brushed stainless steel dog food bowls to textiles and "unfinished" steel clocks, a wide range of product categories, materials and design inspiration will be presented by... more »
Fresh Use of Traditional Materials Expected at Handmade®
White Plains, NY - Some 20 artisans newly juried into Handmade® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will showcase innovative uses of traditional materials – particularly wood, glass, and ceramics – at the... more »
Rich Frog Introduces Three New Baby Toy Collections for 2011
Winooski, VT - Rich Frog, maker of original design baby toys and special gifts for children, announces the introduction of three new baby toy collections for 2011.RUBBER BABY TOYSA family of four natural latex characters;... more »
ESC Dallas Market Center Showroom Grand Opening
Columbus, OH - ESC Trading Company, Inc. is opening a showroom in the Dallas Market Center. The showroom will feature the company's entire seasonal assortment for the grand opening during the winter market January 19-25,... more »
NYIGF Welcomes Ice Dancing Olympian to Winter 2011 Market
White Plains, NY - Ryan O'Meara, a former ice dancer who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics, will make an exclusive on-ice performance during the winter 2011 New York Market. In addition, and through the... more »
Black Friday Deals Come Downtown
While the deals didn't start at 4 a.m. in downtown Port Jefferson, savvy shoppers opted for a less crowded shopping experience on Black Friday.Local businesses opened their doors the day after Thanksgiving for the kickoff... more »
Midwest-CBK Welcomes New Trend Expert
Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, welcomes trend expert Kelly Corcoran who will serve as the company's new Design Trend Manager.In the company's newly created... more »
CHA Awards Committee Announces 2010 Industry Awards
Elmwood Park, NJ - The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the craft and hobby industry's most prestigious service awards. Jim Scatena, President & Chief Executive Officer... more »
Peking Handicraft Introduces Kitchen-Related Textiles by Rosanna™
San Francisco, CA - Peking Handicraft, Inc., a global manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces designs by one of its newest licensees, Rosanna™, a well-respected tableware designer. This... more »
Lakeshore Candle Company Introduces New Lake Retreat Candle Line
Zeeland, MI - Lakeshore Candle Company®, a leading manufacturer of clean burning and fragrant soy wax candles, will unveil its Lake Retreat line during the upcoming winter market season. The new line is comprised of... more »
