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October 26, 2010
The New Year Brings New Opportunities for Retailers Shopping the Temporaries at AmericasMart

Atlanta, GA - The newest trends, latest styles and rising stars in the gift, home and apparel/accessories industries set a brisk pace in AmericasMart's Market Temporaries and The January 2011 Atlanta International Gift & Home... more »

October 26, 2010
Woodstock Chimes® Used in Symphony As Commissioned by the National Kidney Foundation

Shokan, NY - Over the years, Woodstock Chimes®, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, has continued to expand its community-related efforts. In doing so, the company has both donated and created customized chimes for various... more »

October 26, 2010
Fiesta Launches Limited Edition Piece

Newell, WV - The Homer Laughlin China Company™ is less than a year away from celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its iconic Fiesta® Dinnerware Brand, made in the USA. The manufacturer unveiled a fourth collectible... more »

October 25, 2010
Fans brave long lines to get their claws on Texas Rangers gear

Texas Rangers fans found empty shelves and long lines as they headed out Saturday morning to buy gear to celebrate the team's first trip to the World Series. Even the Grand Slam Gift Shop at... more »

October 25, 2010
New Gift Shop Opens In Randolph

Randolph - If you are looking for a classic wooden toy or sewing materials to give as a gift, there is a new shop in Randolph that won't leave you in a pickle.The business is... more »

October 25, 2010
Big retailers have Halloween, Christmas items out

From past experience, Kristine Zeleznik and her friend Carrie Van Buskirk expected to see Christmas items in most big box stores by the middle of October, but this year, they were surprised.Zeleznik, owner of Stone... more »

October 25, 2010
Trying to predict the next big seller

It's not yet Halloween, but purchasing manager Paula Dunbar is already thinking ahead to Valentine's Day.As retail buyer for Party Favors, a Brookline gift and novelty store, she is keeping an eye on the supply... more »

October 25, 2010
New Shoppe is positively Detroit

The new Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection North in Troy is selling iconic hometown merchandise -- fedoras from Kid Rock's clothing company, festive Faygo Redpop T-shirts, Pewabic Pottery vases, retro-looking 80th anniversary tins of potato... more »

October 25, 2010
Will Credit Card Settlement Bring Fee Relief to Merchants?

Last summer, the Senate, while debating what eventually became the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, took a stab at reining in fees for debit and credit cards. The amendment, proposed by Illinois... more »

October 25, 2010
Check it out: Canterbury Gardens

The place: Canterbury GardensYou would think you just walked through a portal and into the North Pole after stepping inside the Canterbury Gardens Gift Shop in Escondido.This seasonal gift store sells elaborate décor, dishware and... more »

October 25, 2010
Holistic gift shop a joy to behold

The fall in rents in the heart of Dublin's shopping centre has allowed architect Mangala Keenan to open a holistic gift store just off Grafton Street.After the construction industry went into a downward spiral, Keenan... more »

October 25, 2010
ASAP Words has a word for every occasion or inspiration

ASAP Words is the industry leader for decorative scripted words with over 200 styles in their library. This huge selection means you can find the perfect word for any room. Large wooden scripted words can... more »

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