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Hand-crafted masterpieces
Polson, MT - When Polson artist Martin Mumma looks at a stump or slab of wood, he doesn't see the same thing you or I see. He sees the wood as a potential bowl, a... more »
From India with handicrafts
Suzanne Drury and Roy Adams have picked up several - from their 30 years of importing fashion, gift and home items from India:- Don't go to Rajasthan's capital, Jaipur, during its annual street-clogged camel fair.-... more »
Noah’s Ark Sets Sail for Family Christian Stores
Australia – The ingenious Noah's Ark from Tier Toys™ has been wowing industry judges, moms and kids for more than a year since it first landed in the States from Down Under. Now the colorful... more »
David Moses, Marcia Miller To Receive Industry Awards
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that two industry leaders, David Moses and Marcia Miller, will be honored during Gift for Life's 19th Annual Party for... more »
Byers’ Choice Announces Its Harvest Celebration
Bucks County, Pa. — This fall, a family tradition returns to Bucks County. On Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26, Byers' Choice Ltd., makers of the famous Caroler figurines, hosts its Harvest Celebration at... more »
Woman follows dream to leave corporate life, open shop
Soft music, the sound of water trickling from a small fountain and a friendly, "Hi. How are you?" greet customers as they enter Angela's Accents, a homey shopping oasis in today's world of supersized department... more »
Retail was in her dreams from an early age
Point Pleasant, Nj — My Point Pleasant Beach store — Seedling, A Baby Shop — has only been open for a few months, and I have never been filled with more self-confidence, self-doubt, happiness and stress... more »
Woman with growing business looks to fuel other moms’ ventures
Colorado Springs, CO - Laurie Derickson's quest for a stylish hat for her little girl has spawned a growing business for the Colorado Springs woman.And her daughter, Marili Jean, age 1 1/2, has pretty much... more »
Retail Therapy: Exit through the Drake General Store gift shop
Toronto, Canada — The Drake General Store might stock a bit of Canadiana, but there are no CN Tower snow globes or Blue Jays keychains, not even tongue in cheek. For Hogtown visitors and residents alike,... more »
Three Best Ways to Use Location-Based Social Media
Restaurants, retailers and other small businesses with storefronts are embracing location-based social networks – think Foursquare or Facebook Inc.'s Places – to woo customers and keep them coming back.The services allow smartphone-toting customers to "check... more »
Aurora Reveals Hottest Products Heading Into 2011
Pico Rivera, CA – Toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. announced details surrounding its newest product releases which recently debuted in Aurora's showroom at Atlanta's AmericasMart. Topping the list are the "iconic" YooHoo &... more »
NYIGF Accepting Applications for Design-Focused Divisions
White Plains, NY - Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for four juried, design-focused divisions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®): Accent on Design®; A+™: The Young Designers' Platform at... more »
